The Rights of Women in the Middle East
A discussion about the lives of Middle Eastern women in today’s world –
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Nada Foundation
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NADA AL-AHDAL
A story of a great struggle by a young girl
Nada’s story as a human rights activist started in 2013, when she was 11 years old. She refused to be a victim of child marriage and told her story to the world. Although she faced many struggles and disappointments, she has never surrendered. Nada’s determination to keep fighting for Children’s Rights won her the admiration of many, and garnered International support for her cause.
Educating a child will empower a generation, and educating a generation will create a great civilized society. Nada Alahdal
Our Dreams Thrive
Targeting education as a fundamental human right of children, the Nada Foundation has secured funding from the profits of the book of Nada to teach the English language to 10,000 girls in Internally Displaced Persons Camps.
The special education allows girls to seek further schooling via remote learning programs offered by International Universities, as well as to seek job opportunities online after graduation.
Achievements
Despite her young age, Nada has made great achievements through her strong will, commitment, and belief in defending the rights of young girls. Making her voice heard, Nada changed her complicated society and helped girls in Yemen. She continues to work on communicating her vision of human rights for young girls around the world, and hopes to achieve global awareness of the harms of Child Marriage.
Nada Foundation for the Protection of Children’s Rights
The Foundation was established in order to protect and advance the human rights of children in Yemen. A number of projects have been launched, most notably an awareness program (Children of War are Peacemakers), a program designed to directly protect the rights of children (Safe Havens), and an educational program (Our Dreams Thrive) with full funding from the Foundation.
Advocacy for Children
Nada has established many highly impactful humanitarian programs to promote education and protect girls from underage marriage and domestic violence. This effort was achieved through the use of media and community outreach and awareness programs.
Since 2017 the Foundation has managed to nullify hundreds of illegal underage marriages, and rescue children from domestic violence. The Foundation has also disbursed more than 60 scholarships to aid girls in their development and ensure a good future through employment.
The Nada with her Foundation also runs a shelter for girls who flee marriage or domestic abuse. It is hoping to spread its influence across International borders, helping girls have a childhood and thrive throughout the world.
Nada’s story is turned into a book
Michel Lafon Publishing released a book describing Nada’s story. The book was translated into Dutch and French and also appeared in electronic format helping to spread awareness of Child Marriage.
Our Dreams Thrive
Targeting education as a fundamental human right of children, the Nada Foundation has secured funding from the profits of the book of Nada to teach the English language to 10,000 girls in Internally Displaced Persons Camps. The special education allows girls to seek further schooling via remote learning programs offered by International Universities, as well as to seek job opportunities online after graduation.
Safe Havens Project
The Nada Foundation launched the Safe Havens Project to aid girls forced into marriage before the age of majority, and those who have suffered domestic violence. The Project rescues girls who have been forced into marriage, negotiates the dissolution of the marriage contract between the families of the child bride and groom, and establishes safe living conditions for the child if an agreement not to pursue the marriage cannot be reached with the guardians. Safe Havens performs these services in keeping with the UN’s Convention on the Rights of the Child Treaty which has been ratified by Yemen.
In 2018 Nada was nominated for the Nobel Prize for Children
Nada was nominated for the Nobel Prize for Children in 2018 and 2019 for her struggle to end the marriage of children in the Arab world and her media presence..
Nada Foundation for the Protection of Children’s Rights
The Foundation was established in order to protect and advance the human rights of children in Yemen. A number of projects have been launched, most notably an awareness program (Children of War are Peacemakers), a program designed to directly protect the rights of children (Safe Havens), and an educational program (Our Dreams Thrive) with full funding from the Foundation.
Nada’s story is turned into a book
Michel Lafon Publishing released a book describing Nada’s story. The book was translated into Dutch and French and also appeared in electronic format helping to spread awareness of Child Marriage.
Our Dreams Thrive
Targeting education as a fundamental human right of children, the Nada Foundation has secured funding from the profits of the book of Nada to teach the English language to 10,000 girls in Internally Displaced Persons Camps. The special education allows girls to seek further schooling via remote learning programs offered by International Universities, as well as to seek job opportunities online after graduation.
Safe Havens Project
The Nada Foundation launched the Safe Havens Project to aid girls forced into marriage before the age of majority, and those who have suffered domestic violence. The Project rescues girls who have been forced into marriage, negotiates the dissolution of the marriage contract between the families of the child bride and groom, and establishes safe living conditions for the child if an agreement not to pursue the marriage cannot be reached with the guardians. Safe Havens performs these services in keeping with the UN’s Convention on the Rights of the Child Treaty which has been ratified by Yemen.
Advocacy for Children
Nada has established many highly impactful humanitarian programs to promote education and protect girls from underage marriage and domestic violence. This effort was achieved through the use of media and community outreach and awareness programs.
Since 2017 the Foundation has managed to nullify hundreds of illegal underage marriages, and rescue children from domestic violence. The Foundation has also disbursed more than 60 scholarships to aid girls in their development and ensure a good future through employment.
The Nada with her Foundation also runs a shelter for girls who flee marriage or domestic abuse. It is hoping to spread its influence across International borders, helping girls have a childhood and thrive throughout the world.
In 2018 Nada was nominated for the Nobel Prize for Children
Nada was nominated for the Nobel Prize for Children in 2018 and 2019 for her struggle to end the marriage of children in the Arab world and her media presence..
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EMPOWERING GIRLS – NADA ALAHDAL
Every girl has the right to decide her own future, but not every girl knows this – that’s why empowering girls is so crucial to ending child marriage. When girls are confident in their abilities,
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Ending child marriage is the right thing to do
Ending child marriage is the right thing to do. Girls around the world deserve to live full childhoods, go to school, be free of the violence and negative health consequences associated with child marriage, so
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WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF CHILD MARRIAGE?
WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF CHILD MARRIAGE? Early pregnancy is one of the most dangerous causes and consequences of this harmful practice. Girls who married early are more likely to experience violence, abuse and forced
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Sexual harassment of children
When a perpetrator intentionally harms a minor physically, psychologically, sexually, or by acts of neglect, the crime is known as child abuse. This video focuses specifically on child sexual abuse and the warning signs that
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The Issue of Education
The file compiled on the state of education in Yemen supports the findings that the system is near a total collapse. Schools are commonly used for the recruitment of child soldiers, the report found. As
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Violations Against Nada
Held in Prison for 10 Days
August, 2013
After she appeared at the Comprehensive National Dialogue Conference, to speak out against child marriage, Nada was detained. At the debate she was seen pleading for her right not to marry, and citing the self-immolation of her teenaged aunt, and her older sister’s suicide attempt when faced with early marriage. Perceiving her action as a threat, state officials pressured the Ministry of Internal Affairs to arrest 11-year-old Nada. She was taken to prison where she was held for 10 days.
Detained for 7 hours and forced to sign agreement
September, 2013
Placed Under House Arrest
April, 2015
Kidnapped by Al-Qaeda
December, 2015
Attempting to leave Yemen in order to complete her education and continue her Human Rights work, Nada was kidnapped by the Al-Qaeda Organization.
She was taken to a secret location where she was subjected to blind-folded interrogation for the first three days, and released after two weeks.
Child Marriage in the Netherlands: A Hidden Crisis
April 15, 2024
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Child marriage is a serious issue in the Netherlands. Despite being illegal, it still happens in some communities due to cultural norms and traditions. This
Child Marriage in Brazil: A Hidden Crisis
April 13, 2024
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Child marriage in Brazil is a persistent issue that continues to affect many young girls across the country. Despite efforts to combat this harmful practice,
Child marriage persists in Spain despite legal reforms
April 11, 2024
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Child marriage continues to be a pressing issue in Spain, despite efforts to combat the practice. Each year, a significant number of young girls, some
Breaking the Silence: Child Marriage Still a Hidden Issue in France
April 9, 2024
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Child marriage in France is a concerning issue that continues to persist despite efforts to combat it. The practice of marrying children, typically girls, below
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Advocacy for Children
Advocacy for Underage Girls
Currently there are no local laws protecting underage girls from domestic violence and other human rights abuses in Yemen. The Nada Foundation advocates for girls by creating social dialogue and changing public opinion about these unjust practices. In bringing these topics into public discourse, the foundation sheds light on perpetrators of abuse, creating hope for girls, and repercussions for those who violate their rights.
When Nada heard of a 10-year-old girl, Rasha, who was brutally killed by her brother and hastily buried to conceal the crime, Nada advocated on her behalf. Nada made the case a topic of public discussion in the media resulting in the arrest and trial of Rasha’s brother. It was revealed that Rasha had stolen $30 from her brother to buy her mother a gift, and a result was beaten to death.
In another successful example of advocacy, Nada publicized the severe physical abuse and torture by fire of a girl named Shaima. The father of the child was brought to court but was soon released and Shaima returned to his custody. Nada faced a challenge that is the absence of laws protecting minors but did not surrender, instead proclaiming a hunger strike in a live broadcast on social media. With the pressure of the public’s gaze, the prosecutors placed Shaima’s father under arrest and placed Shaima with her grandmother. The Foundation proceeded by granting a comprehensive scholarship to Shaima and ensuring her education.
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