To raise awareness for the harms of child marriage. Nada took part in a film about a child bride, called, “I am Nujood, aged 10 and divorced.” The film won an award for the best feature film in Dubai’s 12th annual International Film Festival, and was nominated for an Oscar.

The 10 year old who awoke the world to a vital cause
Words by Abi Scaife She was only ten years old when she changed the world – and today, aged 20, Nada Alahdal shows no signs of slowing.