Alaa Murabit’s appointment in late 2024 as Chairperson of the Board of Girls Not Brides marked a new chapter in the global fight against child marriage, a cause she has passionately championed for years.
In 2025, she has accelerated efforts to mobilize international partnerships, shape sustainable development policies, and spearhead innovative crisis response strategies to protect vulnerable girls worldwide.
Her impressive background as a medical doctor and activist informs her holistic approach to this issue, integrating health, education, security, and innovation. Under her leadership, Girls Not Brides has intensified advocacy campaigns, expanding reach to communities in Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.
Alaa’s ability to connect grassroots realities with global policy platforms has brought renewed momentum to ending child marriage by focusing on both prevention and survivor support.
Alaa’s strategic guidance in 2025 has led to significant breakthroughs in policy adoption by several countries, with increased funding commitments and community-led interventions. Her emphasis on education as a tool for empowerment is reflected in programs that offer alternatives to early marriage, ensuring girls can access schooling and vocational training.
She also champions mental health support for survivors, highlighting the often-overlooked consequences of child marriage. Her leadership style combines empathy with fierce determination, inspiring activists, policymakers, and youth globally.
Alaa Murabit’s vision of a world where every girl can thrive and choose her own future is driving measurable change. Through international dialogues and high-profile speaking engagements, she continues to raise awareness and galvanize action.
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