As I was reading the New York Times I came across an article that touched my heart and wanted to share.  It is stated that legislation will not be decided until next month , but I believe this is a opportunity for young girls in Yemen to have certain rights.

Here is the Passage :

Some of Yemen’s most influential Muslim leaders have declared supporters of a ban on child brides to be apostates. The religious decree, issued Sunday, imperils efforts to salvage legislation that would make marriage illegal for people younger than 17. A committee, which includes some of the clerics who signed the decree on Sunday, is expected to make a final decision on the legislation next month.

Directly copied from http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/23/world/middleeast/23briefs-Yemenbf.html

As we wait for updates on this article , what do you feel about this new legislation ? Email me at raven@girlsingovernment.org