Nada’s story came out at a time when Yemen was seeking to reform its constitution. Bringing to attention the issue of child marriage, the case threatened the position of religious conservatives opposed to change, who sought to discredit the veracity of Nada’s claims. In support of Nadda MBC1, the leading media outlet in the Middle East created a documentary detailing the case.

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.