VOICED : Yemen child brides offer their lives for

The video discusses the issue of early marriage in Yemen, highlighting Sadan's escape from an abusive marriage at a young age. It presents alarming statistics on early marriage and the lack of legislation specifying a minimum marriage age in Yemen. Efforts by activists and government officials to raise the legal marriage age to 18 are detailed, along with the challenges faced due to conservative opposition. The video also shares stories of women rebuilding their lives and emphasizes the importance of education over early marriage.

What percentage of girls in Yemen are forced into early marriages before the age of 15?

• 14%

• 25%

• 52%

• 10%

What was the proposed legal age for marriage in Yemen during the 2009 push?

• 20

• 17

• 15

• 18

Who is seen as the key figure capable of enacting change regarding early marriage laws in Yemen?

• The Prime Minister

• The President

• The Human Rights Minister

• The Director of the Science Center for the Protection of Childhood

What is one of the main challenges in changing the early marriage laws in Yemen?

• International pressure

• Lack of public support

• Opposition from ultra-conservative members of Parliament

• Insufficient funding

What do Cade and her sister long for after escaping early marriages?

• Starting a business

• Finishing their education

• Financial independence

• Traveling the world