Everyone in the world has a right to proof of identity. World Identity Network CEO, Mariana Dahan, and actress and activist Amber Heard have joined forces to give those without identity a voice and justice.
was born without a birth certificate— legal proof of her existence. There are multiple factors that may have led to this, such as the remoteness of her village,the time and costs associated with traveling to an issuing notarial office. But the main obstacle that kept her from getting identification was the fact that she was a girl and her father wanted a boy.
My poor mother would get beaten up by my father each time he would get drunk. Even when she was pregnant with me, he would hit her in the belly because he really wanted a boy. When she finally summoned all her courage and ran to the police seeking protection, she got punished for speaking up against my father. Not only didn't the other male policemen believe her or protect her, her own family members turned against her and accused her of defamation.
While Mariana was growing up in Moldova on the border of the Ukraine without a legal identity, actress Amber Heard was being raised on “While I had the accidental luck of being born on this proverbial line in the sand, and have therefore enjoyed incredible luxury and privilege, it’s with this awareness and privilege that I am dedicated to shining a light on an otherwise invisible part of our culture and our global community,” shares Amber.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Hurricanes fueled by climate change are threatening to wipe out these endangered species in the U.S.'The climate crisis is feeding monster hurricanes that bring suffering and death to some of our nation's most vulnerable wildlife,' the author of a new report said.
Consulte Mais informação »
With Shep Smith Gone, Is Fox News’ Transition to Propaganda Complete?Unlike most of the voices heard on Fox News, the anchor brought truthful analysis and fact checking of the president to his daytime program
Consulte Mais informação »
Lebanese Indie Pop Band Mashrou' Leila Gives Voice To OppressedMashrou' Leila has been called the most popular indie band in the Arab world. They're banned in two Middle Eastern countries for promoting democracy and social justice through their music. (hereandnow)
Consulte Mais informação »
The Woman Who Gave Birth to Her Granddaughter Opens Up About the 'Unique' ExperienceIt took my son, his husband, his husband’s sister, and me to bring my granddaughter into this world.
Consulte Mais informação »
Sarah Silverman On Why the World Needs More EmpathyThe comedian spoke at the New Yorker Festival about the dangers of cancel culture, why change is good, and the importance of finding common ground with those share different views.
Consulte Mais informação »
You Should Be Running to Listen to Tiffany Young'I just want to bring the best of both worlds no matter where I am in the world.' –tiffanyyoung
Consulte Mais informação »