Mehdi helping a girl who was about to be forced into marriage

Mehdi kindly sheltered and helped a thirteen-year-old girl who had run away from home for fear of forced marriage. He told the girl in a calm and compassionate tone: “My daughter, I know you have been through hard times and are afraid of what might happen to you; but know that you are not alone and you do not have to endure all your problems alone. You are still a child and you have the right to study, play, dream and decide for your future. No one should force you to do something you are afraid of or are not ready for. Marriage is a big decision and you should have the opportunity to grow up, know yourself and build the future you want for yourself. Running away may have been the only way you could think of at that moment to save yourself, and I do not blame you for your fears. "It is important that you are now in a safe place and can talk about what happened to you without fear. I will help you find someone you trust who can support you and connect you with people who can protect your rights. If you are afraid to return home, we should not return you to a situation that could harm you again without considering your safety. Remember that your worth does not depend on other people's decisions about your life. You have the right to have your voice heard, your feelings taken seriously, and to have a say in your future. Don't be ashamed to ask for help; sometimes true courage lies in admitting that we need the support of others. I am with you on this journey so that we can find a safe and right path. I hope that one day you will look back with peace and know that those difficult times could not take away your hope. Never forget that you deserve safety, respect, love, and the opportunity to build a better future." #Protection_of_Children #No_to_forced_marriage #Childhood_is_everyone's_right #Protection_of_Girls #Right_to_choose #No_to_child_marriage #Shelter_for_Children #Safety_of_Children #Voice_of_Girls #Saving_Children #Mehdi_and_the_Runaway_Girl #Kindness_and_Humanity #Support_for_the_Vulnerable #Right_to_Education #Bright_Future #Understanding_Children #No_to_Violence_against_Children #Hope_for_Life #Children's_Rights #Childhood_without_Fear