Rose Picker - From Inside

Discover the inspiring journey of Maeen Al-Abidi, a Yemeni woman from a small village in Taiz, who rose to become one of the BBC's 100 most influential and inspiring women in the world. In this 18-minute TEDxTaiz talk, explore how Al-Abidi defied circumstances to achieve remarkable success in her professional and humanitarian endeavors. Learn about her groundbreaking work as the only woman involved in local mediation efforts to reach peaceful settlements between warring parties in Yemen. Gain insights into her roles as a lawyer, human rights activist, and community leader, including her membership in the Women's Advisory Team at the UN Special Envoy's Office to Yemen. Understand the impact of her founding the Mu'ayin Center for Community Development and her involvement in various local organizations and initiatives. Discover how she provides legal assistance to incarcerated and impoverished women, works as a local mediator, and monitors human rights violations against civilians. Be inspired by Al-Abidi's representation of Yemen in local and international conferences and her recognition by the BBC as one of the top 100 influential and inspiring women worldwide in 2022.