Reaction of Judges

What was the initial reaction of the judges at the courthouse when Nujood said she wanted a divorce?

Nujood's Thoughts about Marriage

What did Nujood think when she was first told she would be getting married?

Nujood's Birthday

Why didn't Nujood know her birth date? How did she get a new day for her birthday?

Culture

How did the culture of Yemen foster the marriage of such a young girl? What other elements of the culture are restrictive for women?

Poverty

How did poverty impact Ali's decision to allow his young daughter to marry? What was the overall impact of poverty in the region?

Education

How could education change the mores of the Yemeni culture? How did Ali's lack of education contribute to his bad decision? How is education sorely lacking in Yemen for girls?

Fatwa

What is a fatwa? Why would a fatwa...