An eight-year-old girl from Saudi Arabia has been granted a divorce from her 50-year-old husband. The girl's marriage was arranged by her father and backed twice by a judge on the condition that it was not consummated until she reached puberty.
Her mother, who is separated from the father, objected to the arrangement and twice sought a divorce on her daughter's behalf. The case was widely publicized and prompted heated debate in the country, which is currently giving more rights to women than have previously been granted. It was also condemned by human rights groups abroad.
This serves as a strong reminder that now more than ever it is time to support our girls in all areas of the world. Child marriage contravenes accepted international standards of human rights.
* based on an article written by Richard Spencer in Dubai
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