Articles: 2019
Articles: everything published in 2019 (174 items).
174 items
2019
Breaking the mould: a woman mediator in Yemen
Born and raised in one of Yemen's most conservative communities, Wafa has opened the door for women to take part in peacebuilding.
Yemeni refugees in Somalia struggle to survive
Refugees who fled war-torn Yemen for Somalia say they have little access to food, education and healthcare. IOM says at least 6,000 Yemeni refugees have arrived since March 2015.
Stolen brides: a mother's fight to recover her daughters
A one-off documentary follows a mother's struggle to recover her two daughters after their father abducted them and held them as "stolen brides".
Life with the Houthi rebels in Yemen
As Houthi militants took full control of Sana'a, journalist Mona El-Naggar travelled there to see how the political crisis affected everyday life in the Arab world's poorest country.
Yemen: Mona, a relief organisation working around the blockade
The Yemen Organization for Humanitarian Relief and Development (Mona) is an independent, non-profit Yemeni organisation set up to help people displaced by the war despite the blockade.
Listening to girls: why their voices matter
Decisions about girls' lives are often made without them. This article explains why listening to girls is the first step in protecting them, and how adults can do it well.
A Stranger in Her Own City: Khadija Al-Salami's documentary
Khadija Al-Salami's 2005 documentary about a brave 13-year-old girl in Yemen. Viewers inspired by the film have begun setting up a college fund for her.
Yemen: the worst humanitarian crisis in the world
More than 22 million people in Yemen need help right now. Hunger is everywhere: 17 million Yemenis, 60 per cent of the population, do not know where their next meal will come from.
Starving Yemenis forced to eat leaves to survive
In an isolated pocket in northern Yemen, people have been reduced to eating boiled leaves from a local vine to stave off starvation, an AP report from 14 September 2018 shows.
Yemen's crumbling schools
The war in one of the world's poorest countries is destroying an already broken education system. More than 1.8 million children can no longer go to school.
From Christchurch to Yemen: when Muslims are targeted
A discussion programme on the terrorist attack in New Zealand that killed 52 Muslims, and on Muslims targeted in Yemen and other countries.
Mauritania: slavery's last stronghold
Mauritania's endless sand dunes hide an open secret: an estimated 10% to 20% of the population lives in slavery.
Women in Yemen: partners in change
Partners for Democratic Change and Partners Yemen work with women leaders in Yemen's remote tribal areas to resolve local conflicts and promote education and health. A documentary shows their work.
Mariam's story: the life of an average Yemeni woman
A short illustrated video tells the story of Mariam, an average Yemeni woman, and the hardships she faces because of inequality between men and women in her country.
Aden: protests over the killing of a witness in a child rape case
Protesters rallied in Aden for a fourth day after the killing of a witness who testified against four Emirati-backed soldiers in a child rape case.
Yemen's hidden battle against Al-Qaeda
A documentary on Yemen's attempts to drive back Al-Qaeda as the group builds a stronghold in the country.
Fahmia Al-Fotih and UNFPA Yemen's work against gender-based violence
Fahmia Al-Fotih works with UNFPA Yemen, using theatre, videos and public outreach to help end gender-based violence, child marriage and the lack of education for young women.
Changing minds: how awareness programmes help end child marriage
Laws matter, but minds must change too. This article explains how awareness programmes help families and communities understand the harm of child marriage and find better choices.
Sana'a: thousands attend funerals of warehouse blast victims
Thousands of people paid their respects as victims of Sunday's blasts in Sana'a were buried. At least 13 people, including seven children, were killed when a warehouse exploded.
Yemen: an appeal for children after a family tragedy
An appeal from Pure Hands, a non-profit focused on aid for Yemen, after a mother and her two daughters were found dead, a tragedy the post links to the dire situation in the country.
From escaping child marriage to championing children's rights
A Ja'far Talk video introduces Nada, who fights child marriage in Yemen: a girl who escaped a forced child marriage and became a children's rights activist.
Ending child marriage in Yemen
Yemen has no legal minimum age of marriage. Two-thirds of marriages involve underage brides, including 44 percent under 15. Before the war, the rate was 32 percent.
Child marriage: a moment of unprecedented attention
A 2016 Human Rights Watch report estimated that one in three girls in the developing world marries before 18. The United Nations aims to end child marriage by 2030.
Yemen: UNICEF restores water and sanitation in 29 health centres
In Abyan and Lahj governorates, UNICEF rehabilitated water and sanitation facilities in 29 health centres, with support from the World Bank's IDA.
Yemen: an eight-year-old child bride dies on her wedding night
An eight-year-old child bride in Yemen died on her wedding night from internal injuries. Human rights organisations called for the arrest of her husband, who was five times her age.
Yemen beyond the headlines: girls with hopes and talents
News about Yemen often speaks only of war and suffering. This article looks at Yemen through the hopes and talents of its girls, and at what can help them to flourish.
Child marriage is not a problem of one region alone
Child marriage is found in many countries, rich and poor, sometimes where the law still allows it. This article explains the gaps in marriage laws and how to close them.
India: Childline prevents child marriages in Jharsuguda
A Kalinga TV news report from Odisha, India, on how Childline prevented child marriages in Jharsuguda.
Madagascar: girls held in prison without trial
Unreported World visits Madagascar, where young girls accused of minor crimes are held in prison without trial, sometimes for years.
Pakistan: an 8-year-old boy married to a 12-year-old girl in Faisalabad
A GTV News report on a child marriage in Faisalabad, Pakistan, where an 8-year-old boy was married to a 12-year-old girl.
The five most dangerous places for adolescent girls in 2019
Adolescent girls around the world face violence, discrimination and unequal opportunities. Nicole Behnam of the International Rescue Committee describes the five most dangerous places for them in 2019.
Child marriage in Africa: a human rights violation
Child marriage harms girls' health, keeps them out of school and robs them of their childhood. The post calls for laws that punish those responsible and for awareness that empowers women and parents.
The right to play: why childhood needs joy and laughter
Laughter and play are part of every child's right to a healthy childhood. This article explains why play matters, especially for girls in hard times, and how adults can help.
UNICEF: over one hundred million boys and men were married as children
A landmark UNICEF report finds that over one hundred million boys and men around the world were married as children. One in five of them, or 23 million, married before the age of 15.
Yemen: a centre that teaches skills to women and girls
Four years of civil war have hit Yemen's women and girls hardest. In a remote desert village, the International Rescue Committee has opened a centre that teaches them skills.
Pakistan: a ten-year-old girl forced to marry a 40-year-old man
A news report from Pakistan's G News Network about a ten-year-old girl who was forced to marry a 40-year-old man.
Forced to marry: underage girls in the UK
A documentary gives a disturbing insight into the forced and arranged marriages of underage girls in the United Kingdom.
Child marriage: what about the boy groom?
Recent online pictures have drawn attention to another side of child marriage: the boy groom. A Roots TV report looks at the fate of young boys pushed into early marriage.
Yemen: a 12-year-old girl weighs ten kilograms after severe malnutrition
A PressTV video about a 12-year-old Yemeni girl who weighs only ten kilograms because of severe malnutrition.
Child brides in the United States: an A&E documentary
Elizabeth Vargas reveals the shocking number of child brides across the United States in a new A&E documentary.
Yemen: 19 million people suffering from hunger and illness
Yemen's warring sides agreed to stop fighting around a crucial port city, raising hope for more food and medicine. But fighting has continued, and despair is growing.
Germany, December 2018: a post on child marriage and the law
A short post from December 2018 claims that child marriage was declared constitutional in Germany, and criticises how news reports describe child deaths caused by sexual abuse.
Child marriage of immigrant girls in the United States
RT correspondent Ashlee Banks reports on young girls who immigrate to the US only to be married to older men, and on the law that allows it.
Yemen: a mother's Ramadan prayer for her surviving children
Faiza Ali had six children and a happy marriage before the conflict in Yemen escalated. This Ramadan, she prays for the health and safety of her four surviving children.
Yemen: how the conflict is driving more child marriages
Child marriage is an old custom in Yemen. Its harm to girls is well known, but the rise in child marriages caused by poverty during the conflict is less well understood.
My first video on ending child marriage in Yemen
The author's first video speaking out to end child marriage in Yemen.
Why Yemen needs a minimum age of marriage
A clear minimum age of marriage is one of the strongest legal protections a girl can have. This article explains why it matters in Yemen and what a law can and cannot do.
A Speakers' Corner video on an 11-year-old Yemeni girl who fled forced marriage
A shared video from Speakers' Corner about an 11-year-old Yemeni girl who fled her parents to avoid a forced marriage.
Women in health care: empowering those who care for others
Women nurses, midwives, doctors and community health workers play a vital role. This article explains why their work matters and how empowering them helps girls and families.
A report on the protection and food project
A shared video report on a protection and food project.
Child, early and forced marriage in Pakistan
Child, early and forced marriage occurs in every region of Pakistan and is most common in Sindh. It affects girls far more than boys.
Orphans in Yemen: Islamic Help's sponsorship appeal
Millions of orphans in Yemen urgently need care. The charity Islamic Help offers regular sponsorship so that children receive essential support.
A Yemeni child's appeal to the world
A video in which a Yemeni child asks the world: "Will you ever hear our cries of death?"
Children of war: claims of trafficking and child abuse in Yemen
An opinion piece arguing that Yemen, devastated by war and blockade, has become a new ground for human traffickers and child sexual abuse.
UN warns the Security Council that Yemen is getting more violent
The UN humanitarian chief told the Security Council the war in Yemen is "brutal and unwinnable", and the WFP head reported food aid being diverted.
Funeral in California for a Yemeni boy whose mother fought the travel ban
On 30 December 2018, mourners in California said goodbye to Abdullah Hassan, a two-year-old boy whose Yemeni mother fought the US travel ban to reach him.
Hudaydah: a baby girl recovers from severe malnutrition
A baby girl from Hudaydah weighed only 5.7 kilos on arrival at hospital. After treatment at a UNICEF-supported feeding centre, she is getting better.
A YouTube video shared without a description
A video shared from a YouTube channel; the original post contained only the channel's promotion.
South Sudan: a child soldier's escape
A UNICEF video tells the true story of a child soldier who escaped armed forces in South Sudan, where over 19,000 children are used by armed groups.
A controversial marriage in Guwahati
A report from Guwahati, India, on an older man who married his own daughter-in-law, reportedly to obtain a pension, and on locals' demands for an inquiry.
What if every girl finished her education before marriage?
What if a girl completed her education, grew up alongside her peers and married after the legal age by her own choice?
Questions families ask about early marriage
Families who think about marrying a daughter young often have honest questions. This article answers some of the most common ones in simple words.
Jordan's parliament keeps its marriage and inheritance laws unchanged
On 8 April 2019, Jordan's parliament debated raising the minimum age of marriage from 15 to 16; the laws stayed unchanged.
UNICEF: rights do not end at the border
UNICEF works at the border between Guatemala and Mexico to keep migrant children and young people safe.
Women of Taiz hold on to education despite war and siege
In Taiz, teacher Amira Al-Sabri turned her home into a literacy and education centre for women, despite war and siege.
Why no child should be a bride
A child is not ready for marriage, in body or in mind. This article explains in simple words why no girl should be a bride, and what every girl deserves instead.
CNN 2014: an Afghan girl married off at six
A 2014 CNN report on a seven-year-old Afghan girl whose father married her off at six to pay his wife's medical bills.
Violence at home: why child brides face greater danger
Girls married as children are more exposed to violence from husbands and in-laws. This article explains why, and what can protect them.
UK foreign secretary warns peace deals in Yemen could collapse
On 3 March 2019, Jeremy Hunt warned in Aden that peace deals in Yemen could collapse, on the first visit by a Western foreign minister since 2015.
A woman, even here: displacement and the future of women and girls
Reem, 26, is trying to build a life out of the ruins but lives with deep anxiety about her future as a refugee.
Safe schools: helping girls return to learning without fear
For some girls in Yemen, going back to school brings fear as well as hope. This article looks at what makes girls afraid and how to make schools safe and welcoming.
Children in crisis: how support protects girls in Yemen
Conflict and hardship put children in Yemen at risk, and girls face particular dangers such as early marriage. This article explains what support can do and how to give with care.
A vlogger's aunt responds to a family controversy
A YouTube vlog by Adam Saleh showing his aunt's response to recent events, including her wish to send a family member to Yemen.
Supporting girls who were married as children
Many girls are already married. Their needs do not end with the wedding. This article explains how families and communities can support them.
Diffusing volatile situations: a talk by Sheikh Sulaiman Moola
A recorded talk by Sheikh Sulaiman Moola on calming tense situations, from his Sri Lanka tour in 2018.
Sophia dreams of becoming a vet: a Save the Children appeal
A Save the Children video about Sophia, who dreams of becoming a veterinarian, and how small acts of support help children.
How US weapons fuel the war in Yemen
William Hartung, Ruhan Nagra and Radhya Al-Mutawakel discuss US weapons, the UAE's role and the devastation in Yemen.
What are the consequences of child marriage?
Early pregnancy is one of the most dangerous consequences of child marriage, and girls married early face more violence and abuse.
NPR asks the UN about Yemen's role at UN Women
At the UN daily press briefing, an NPR reporter raised a UN Watch report that Yemen had been appointed Vice-President of UN Women.
The plight of malnourished children in Yemen
A Press TV report on malnourished children in Yemen, told through the story of one girl.
Top 10 scary wedding stories
A YouTube list video presented by Rebecca Felgate on wedding days that turned into horror stories.
Yemen's war: are the Houthis weakened, and why has the Stockholm agreement stalled?
A discussion of the war in Yemen: the state of the Houthis, the new regional order, and why the Stockholm agreement was still not implemented after three months.
Choosing a partner freely: consent and age come first
Marriage should be a free choice made by adults. Consent, the right age and the freedom to say no protect young women and their families.
Brave investigative journalism on Yemen
A shared piece of investigative journalism about Yemen.
Central African Republic: children caught in six years of fighting
An NBC News report: six years of fighting have left the Central African Republic in ruins, with 1.5 million children at risk of starvation.
Women in Yemen's army
A short post about Yemeni women serving in the army.
A YouTube vlog shared without a description
A daily vlog shared from YouTube; the original post contained only the channel's promotion.
From local trades to an income: economic empowerment for young women
Skills and an income of their own give young women more say in their lives. This article explains why economic empowerment protects girls and which skills open doors.
"Give me unmarried women and in six months they will be married"
A shared post quoting a speaker who claims that unmarried women given to him will be married within six months.
Senator Murphy's floor speech before the Yemen veto override vote
A shared post on a floor speech by Murphy ahead of the vote to override a veto on Yemen.
Yemen near a point of no return, WFP chief tells the Security Council
The head of the World Food Programme, David Beasley, warned the UN Security Council that money alone may soon be unable to relieve the suffering of Yemenis.
Oxfam: girls as young as three are married off in Yemen
According to Oxfam, starving families in war-torn Yemen are marrying off daughters as young as three because they cannot afford to feed them.
A modern design that blends Yemeni and European styles
An architectural design by Mohammed Ghaleb of Sanaa University that combines Yemeni culture inside with a European look outside.
A family vlog: a light-hearted prank on Mohsin
A YouTube vlog in which the vlogger and the Adams family play a small, light-hearted prank on Mohsin.
A Yemeni artist paints the famine on the walls of Sanaa
A Middle East Eye report on a Yemeni artist whose murals in Sanaa shed light on the country's famine.
Stand with Yemen: a symposium and photo exhibition in Malaysia
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) and a group of individuals held a symposium and photo exhibition to raise awareness of the crisis in Yemen.
Imam Zaid School: an appeal to build a school of hope in Yemen
Imam Zaid School in Yemen has no classrooms. Its dean appeals for support to create a school for 720 boys and girls.
WFP chief warns the UN Security Council over Yemen's suffering
The head of the World Food Programme, David Beasley, warned the UN Security Council that no amount of money may soon be able to relieve the suffering of the Yemeni people.
Misconceptions about underage marriage among Malaysians
A short note on a video, made for a course in English for specific purposes, about misconceptions of underage marriage in Malaysia.
Facing pressure to marry? Where to find safe help
Some girls and young women face pressure to marry before they are ready. This article warns against false promises and explains where to find safe, honest help.
Do you know what this mother did for her child?
A short note on a Telugu news video about what a mother did for her child, shared by Nada Foundation.
A 15-year-old boy describes working for the group's executioners
A 15-year-old boy, son of a former high-ranking emir, says his father oversaw beheadings under the group's rule and that he was made to help.
The Yemen civil war has decades ahead to burn out
A radio discussion on The John Batchelor Show with Elana DeLozier of the Washington Institute and Malcolm Hoenlein on why the war in Yemen may last for decades.
The Water Girl: a Nollywood film, part 2
A short note on the second part of a Nigerian Nollywood film, shared by Nada Foundation; the original post carries only the film channel's promotion.
Childline 1098: a helpline for children
A short note on a video about Childline 1098, a child helpline service, shared by Nada Foundation.
UNICEF's Henrietta H. Fore meets schoolchildren in Syria
On a visit to Syria, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore met schoolchildren who want to shape their own future. Every child has a right to quality education.
Yemen faces the worst famine in 100 years
A charity appeal shared by Nada Foundation: Yemen faces the world's worst famine in 100 years, and a child dies from preventable causes every 10 minutes.
Indonesia temporarily closes its embassy in Sana'a
Indonesia has temporarily closed its embassy in Sana'a, Yemen. President Joko Widodo signed the decree on 17 July 2019, citing the prolonged conflict and insecurity.
US immigration grants requests from men seeking child brides
A short note on a video about US immigration services approving requests from men who want to bring child brides to the United States.
A video on the war in Yemen
A short note on a video about the war in Yemen, shared by Nada Foundation.
Lebanon's "Young 3arous" campaign against child marriage
The Lebanese Women Democratic Gathering (RDFL) ran a provocative campaign, "Young 3arous", to push for a law raising the legal age of marriage in Lebanon to 18.
Pakistani Senate panel approves raising the marriage age to 18
A Senate committee in Pakistan approved a bill to raise the minimum age of marriage to 18. Similar legislation had already passed in the Sindh Assembly.
We are all Israa
A video shared by Nada Foundation on Facebook under the campaign hashtag "We are all Israa".
We are all Israa Ghrayeb
A video shared by Nada Foundation on Facebook under the campaign hashtag "We are all Israa Ghrayeb".
Child marriage: a crisis spreading in Egypt
A feature video on how child marriage is a spreading crisis in Egypt, with examples of people who suffered from being married as children.
The crisis of child marriage in Sierra Leone
A short note on a video about the crisis of child marriage in Sierra Leone, with the message "Save the youth, save the rings".
Hadiqa Bashir's journey to end child marriage in Pakistan
In developing countries, 1 in 3 girls is married before 18. Hadiqa Bashir, a girl activist from Pakistan, shares how she became an advocate against child marriage.
Nada Al-Ahdal nominated for the International Children's Peace Prize 2019
For the second time, Nada Al-Ahdal has been nominated for the 2019 International Children's Peace Prize of KidsRights.
Every girl has the right to decide her own future
Empowering girls is crucial to ending child marriage: girls who know their rights and have support can say "no" to it.
The root causes of child marriage
Child marriage is rooted in gender inequality and the belief that girls are inferior to boys. Poverty, lack of education, cultural practices and insecurity sustain it.
A Karnataka news report on child marriage
A short note on a news report from Akraman National TV in Karnataka, India, shared by Nada Foundation; its link refers to the organisation Oasis India.
Is child marriage allowed according to the Torah?
A shared post asks whether the Torah allows child marriage and abuse, citing the figure of 12 million girls married in childhood every year.
ECOWAS pledges to end child marriage in West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has pledged to eradicate child marriage in West Africa, as cases rise in the region.
Child marriage is still legal in the United States
A short video report shared by Nada Foundation: child marriage is still legal in the United States, and the risk is as real as in any "developing country".
Child marriage survivors describe its harm and trauma
A short note on a video in which survivors of child marriage describe its harmful effects and the trauma it left.
Early and child marriage in Sindh, Pakistan
A short note on a Pakistani news video about child marriage in Sindh, covering forced marriage, marriage to older men, honour killings and the child marriage bill.
A social experiment on child marriage
In a social experiment video, two actors play a newly married older man and underage girl in public, and the camera records how passers-by react.
Child marriage in California
A short note on a video by Lewis Adame about marriage in America and Mexico, shared by Nada Foundation under the title "Child marriage in California".
Nada Foundation's Facebook page updated its phone number
A notice copied from Nada Foundation's Facebook page saying that the page's phone number was updated.
Nada Foundation's Facebook page updated its website address
A notice copied from Nada Foundation's Facebook page saying that the page updated its website address.
Nada Foundation's Facebook page updated its opening hours
A notice copied from Nada Foundation's Facebook page saying that the page's opening hours were updated.
A post on Nada Foundation's Facebook page
A post copied automatically from Nada Foundation's Facebook page; the original shows only one reaction, a like.
Child marriage in Pakistan: teenage girls forced to marry
A short note on a video about teenage girls in Pakistan who are forced into marriage, shared by Nada Foundation.
Girls make change through education
On the International Day of the Girl Child, Nada Foundation affirms its belief in the power of girls to change society through education.
Child marriage: part 4, the finale
A short note on the last part of a four-part video series about child marriage, shared by Nada Foundation.
Educate a girl, and you educate a whole community
A message for the International Day of the Girl Child: teaching one boy ends one person's illiteracy, but teaching one girl ends the illiteracy of a whole community.
Daughters and a family's happiness
A post for the International Day of the Girl Child citing a study that says having a girl at home raises a family's happiness by 75%.
Nearly 40 million girls in the Arab region married before 18
Nearly 40 million girls in the Arab region were married before they turned 18. Nada Foundation asks why laws are not passed to stop these marriages.
Nearly 39,000 children are married every day
According to the latest UNICEF figures shared by Nada Foundation, nearly 39,000 children are married every day.
More than 140 million underage girls to be married between 2011 and 2020
A UNICEF figure shared by Nada Foundation: more than 140 million underage girls would be married between 2011 and 2020.
An estimated 12 million girls under 18 are married every year
A UNICEF figure shared by Nada Foundation: an estimated 12 million girls under the age of 18 are married every year around the world.
My son is my son until he marries; my daughter is my daughter for ever
A short message from Nada Foundation about the lasting bond between parents and their daughters.
Things you will regret when you grow up
An awareness poster from Nada Foundation naming three harms to children: child marriage, domestic violence and being denied an education.
A girl escapes a child marriage and asks a pre-school teacher for help
A girl who escaped a child marriage went to a nearby village and told an Anganwadi teacher, who alerted her superiors and the police.
When a child raises a child
A short post from Nada Foundation's Facebook page: a girl who is still a minor raising a child holds back society, mentally and physically.
Child marriages under 18 have the highest divorce rates
A post from Nada Foundation's Facebook page: divorce rates are observed to be highest in marriages of girls under 18, yet some families still insist on such marriages.
Gujarat: child marriage case reported in Banaskantha (Facebook share)
A Facebook share of a TV9 Gujarati news report on a child marriage case reported in Banaskantha district, Gujarat.
Why does a girl forget her family after marriage?
A short post by Nada Al-Ahdal: families ask why a girl forgets them after marriage, but forget the hardship they made her live through before.
Child marriage through the eyes of others (2)
A second post from Nada Foundation's Facebook page under the hashtags "child marriage" and "through the eyes of others".
Viral child marriage video in Banaskantha leads to police complaint
After a video of a girl's child marriage went viral in Banaskantha, Gujarat, a child protection officer filed a complaint against her father, the broker and the man who married her.
Child marriage through the eyes of others
A post from Nada Foundation's Facebook page under the hashtags "child marriage" and "through the eyes of others".
Yoga in schools and a commitment to stop child marriage
A Facebook share of a NayaPusta report from Nepal: a proposal to offer yoga in schools, and a call for shared efforts to stop child marriage.
Child marriage and trafficking: protecting girls from exploitation
Child marriage and trafficking are linked: in both, a girl is treated as something to give or sell. This article explains the link, the warning signs and how communities can protect girls.
About 650 million girls worldwide were married before 18
A Facebook share of a Voice of America report: about 650 million girls worldwide, or about 17% of the world's female population, were married before 18, according to UNICEF.
Kerala: a 16-year-old boy married a 14-year-old girl in a tribal settlement
In Chalakudy, Kerala, a child marriage between a 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl came to light after the girl stopped going to school.
Nada Foundation's important awareness videos
A post from Nada Foundation's Facebook page pointing readers to its important awareness videos.
Dr Mona Al Mushait: child marriage harms the health of girls and their babies
Dr Mona Al Mushait explains that child marriage causes physical complications for the health of girls, the unborn baby and the child.
Married at 13, divorced at 14: a victim of child marriage
A video post from Nada Foundation's Facebook page about a girl who was married at 13 and divorced at 14.
The recruitment of children is a grave crime
On World Children's Day, Nada Foundation warns that recruiting children threatens society, destroys future generations and paves the way for dangerous terrorist groups.
World Children's Day: standing together for our children
On World Children's Day, Nada Al-Ahdal calls on everyone to stand together so that children can achieve their ambitions and become great leaders.
A question about how Islamic teachings are explained
A video post from Nada Foundation's Facebook page that asks whether Muslim scholars have explained the concepts of Islam correctly.
Married at only 10: a childhood taken away
A video post from Nada Foundation's Facebook page about a girl deprived of her childhood, her education and her games when she was married at the age of 10.
Child marriage is a crime that cannot be ignored
Nada Foundation says those responsible for child marriage must be held to account under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Yemen has signed.
Child marriage and school: what a girl loses when she leaves the classroom
When a girl is married as a child, she often has to leave school. This article explains what she loses and how education protects her.
The death of an eight-year-old bride in Yemen
A report on the death of an eight-year-old child bride in Yemen, the harm that child marriage does to girls, and Yemen's short-lived minimum age of marriage.
Women's empowerment in India
An opinion piece on why laws and policies have not ended gender discrimination in India, with figures on literacy, the sex ratio and women's representation, and a call for action at the grassroots.
Ending sexual violence in Nigeria
A Nigerian human rights lawyer describes the forms, causes and effects of sexual violence against women and girls in Nigeria, and what families, schools, faith communities, the police and the government can do to end it.
Media law and the rights of women in India
An essay on how women's rights developed in India, the international instruments that protect them, the media's positive and negative role, and how India's media laws relate to women's rights.
Why do so many teenagers run away from home each year?
An opinion article on the main reasons teenagers run away from home: fear of failure, abusive homes, conflict with parents and the search for a better life.
Social empowerment of women
An overview of what the social empowerment of women involves: ending violence, education, health care, nutrition, water and housing, the environment, science and technology, and help for women in hardship.
Women's empowerment in Rajasthan and India
An opinion piece on what empowering women means, the practices that still hold women back in India, and the progress made in Jaipur and Rajasthan.
Marriage profiles online: protecting young women's privacy and choice
Some websites and channels publish marriage profiles with photos and personal details. This article explains the risks and how families can protect young women's privacy and right to choose.
Children's dignity online: think before you film
Videos of children, including pranks, are shared online every day. This article explains why a child's dignity and safety must come first, and gives simple rules for families.
Girls' dreams deserve more than a fairy tale
Many stories tell of a poor girl rescued by a rich man. This article looks at what truly opens doors for girls: education, skills and the freedom to choose.