Yemeni Women Struggle During Time of War Mohammed Al-Hassani and Qasim Sears 03/10/2021
Women in Yemen already face many obstacles in their quest to gain education and jobs, and to participate in community life because of societal norms, customs and traditions
Huda Al-Bakri lives in Seiyun in eastern Yemen. She is one of the few women who have delved into the world of politics, leading youth, peace and security issues advocacy campaigns in Yemen. Al-Bakri, 27, participated recently in TEDxWomen in Seiyun, which was held virtually after it previously was canceled due to social pressures holding that such events are outside the customs and traditions of the city. During the event, Al-Bakri told her story as a woman who has voyaged into the world of politics and discussed the importance of her journey for young men and women in Yemen.