The following story is a perfect example of why we need to act now to save girls around the world.
It's gruesome and heartbreaking.
Last week, 13-year old Aisha Ibrahim Duhulow was stoned to death in Somalia by insurgents because she was raped.
Reports indicate that was raped by three men while traveling by foot to visit her grandmother in conflict capital, Mogadishu. When she went to the authorities to report the crime, they accused her of adultery and sentenced her to death. Aisha was forced into a hole in a stadium of 1,000 onlookers as 50 men buried her up to the neck and cast stones at her until she died.
When some of the people at the stadium tried to save her, militia opened fire on the crowd, killing a boy who was a bystander.
Taken from this article.
Someone asked me once why our country sends so much money overseas when we have problems at home that need to be dealt with. This is why.
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3 comments:
i don't think i can watch the video, but reading the article reminded me of some studies we did in high school on the subject. i am sad to know that it is still going on.
Don't worry! The video is about how to help - it's all done with words on the screen. No pictures. It's a hopeful video.
Video was very well done to help us connect with trying to help. I'd like to know more about the "girl effect" organization and how the funds are really distributed. More info please? You are good to connect us. Thanks, MOM...
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