Kimberley Motley: How I defend the rule of law

The video discusses the story of Naghma, a young girl in Afghanistan who was nearly forced into marriage to settle her father's debt. The speaker, a lawyer, intervenes to protect Naghma's rights, highlighting the challenges of achieving legal justness in Afghanistan. The speaker shares experiences of working within the Afghan legal system, emphasizing the importance of using laws to protect human rights. The video also addresses global issues like child marriage and the role of journalism in promoting transparency and accountability. The speaker calls for a global commitment to human rights and justice.

What was the initial decision made by the jirga regarding Naghma?

• To relocate her family

• To send her to school

• To marry her to the neighbor's son

• To give her a job

What is a jirga in the context of Afghanistan?

• A formal court system

• A type of school

• A government agency

• A tribal mediation process

What realization did the narrator have about the use of laws in Afghanistan?

• Laws are always followed

• Laws are irrelevant

• Laws are only for the wealthy

• Laws are often underused

What was the narrator's initial hesitation in taking human rights cases?

• Lack of interest

• Concern about personal and professional impact

• No legal knowledge

• Fear of traveling

What does the narrator emphasize about the role of laws?

• Laws are meant to protect

• Laws are meant to punish

• Laws are meant to restrict

• Laws are meant to confuse

What was the outcome of the second jirga for Naghma?

• The engagement was upheld

• The engagement was terminated

• The debt was increased

• Naghma was sent to another village

Why is protecting journalists important according to the narrator?

• It limits public information

• It reduces news coverage

• It increases media profits

• It ensures government transparency

What global issue does the narrator highlight in the final section?

• Technological advancement

• Economic inequality

• Child marriages

• Climate change

What significant legal action was taken for Sahar?

• She was given a new identity

• Her brother was pardoned

• Her case was taken to the Supreme Court

• She was relocated to another country

What does the narrator suggest as a solution to global human rights issues?

• Ignoring the problems

• Creating a global human rights economy

• Relying solely on governments

• Focusing on local issues only