Hope you all enjoyed this quick read over the past two months! It was really interesting to hear about the issues of childhood marriage from someone who was affected by it, and to realize that these things really do happen to people, even in today’s world. The rise of media, and the details and processes that are a conversation amongst people all over the world is now of use to other people in similar situations, and for the future too. It does seem to be a trend though that (of course) with media, there is a rise and fall of conversation that sparks from events that are broadcasted to the world. Sure, this book may have caught people off guard about childhood marriage, helped inspire other girls to seek their rights to be acknowledged, and had people talking about girls rights for a good amount of time. But as we saw in the epilogue, life still gets in the way and international support can still be put to a standstill with other family matters at stake (even though it still worked out)… but what is the follow up now? Has Nujood made it to university at this point as she would now be around 19 years old? When the media leaves, so do the thoughts and conversations of those who followed it to begin with. What we need to do is to keep asking questions, keep following the stories, keep telling the stories. This recount also speaks to the value of girl’s education. It delays marriage, provides future opportunities, and is an opportunity that children may genuinely seeking for themselves. There still needs to me a more inclusive conversation about domestic violence and assault not only around the world but here in Canada too. There are improvements absolutely, but there is always more that can be done. What’s inspiring to see is the short side stories of those who have helped others like Nujood along the way. The small heroes, the ones you don’t hear of everyday- who give their all. Like Nujood’s aunt who gives 2$ she begged for that day, having nothing for herself and family when she needed not have. The taxi driver who could turn down an unaccompanied married woman in his culture; the lawyers who genuinely cared about human rights. These stories too, are ones we need to hear of today, the small inspirations that let us know even the smallest action can make a difference.
This recount also speaks to the value of girl’s education. It delays marriage, provides future opportunities, and is an opportunity that children may genuinely seeking for themselves. There still needs to me a more inclusive conversation about domestic violence and assault not only around the world but here in Canada too. There are improvements absolutely, but there is always more that can be done. What’s inspiring to see is the short side stories of those who have helped others like Nujood along the way. The small heroes, the ones you don’t hear of everyday- who give their all. Like Nujood’s aunt who gives 2$ she begged for that day, having nothing for herself and family when she needed not have. The taxi driver who could turn down an unaccompanied married woman in his culture; the lawyers who genuinely cared about human rights. These stories too, are ones we need to hear of today, the small inspirations that let us know even the smallest action can make a difference.