SHAFAQNA – The poorest nation in the Arabian Peninsula Yemen has suffered more than many nations over the years.Slammed by the international community for failing to address the issue of child marriages, Yemen’ story is more complicated than simple negligence or religious extremism.
Yemen’s child marriage problem is rooted in poverty, despair and helplessness.
Rather than judge and condemn would it not be preferrable to help Yemen heal by providing support and religious guidance to its communities?
Below is a documentary which was carried out by Seyaj foundation – a Yemeni-based rights group which has devoted itself to defending Yemen’s children.
