★ HOW OLD IS NUJOOD ALI?
Nujood Ali is 27 years old, born June 17, 1998 in Yemen · Gemini.
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The basics
- ★ BORN IN
- Yemen
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About
Nujood Ali became Yemen's most visible voice against child marriage after obtaining a divorce at age ten, breaking tribal tradition. Born in Yemen in 1998, she was named Glamour Woman of the Year in 2008 alongside her lawyer Shada Nasser. Ali co-wrote the memoir I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced with French journalist Delphine Minoui, and her activism has been publicly supported by Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice. As a Gemini, she channels curiosity and communication into human-rights advocacy.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Nujood Ali is a Yemeni writer and human-rights activist who became the global face of Yemen's movement against forced and child marriage. Born in 1998, she obtained a divorce at age ten, an act that shattered tribal custom and marked the beginning of her public advocacy. In 2008, Glamour magazine honored her as Woman of the Year, a recognition extended to her lawyer Shada Nasser, a human-rights specialist who played a crucial role in Ali's case. Her memoir, I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced, co-written with French journalist Delphine Minoui, documents her journey and has reached international audiences. Prominent figures including Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice have publicly praised her courage. As a writer, Ali uses her platform to expose the realities of child marriage in Yemen and challenge entrenched cultural practices. Her Gemini nature—marked by communication and advocacy for justice—aligns with her life's work as a voice for the voiceless.
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Trivia
- Nujood Ali obtained her divorce at age ten, breaking with Yemeni tribal tradition.
- She was named Glamour Woman of the Year in 2008 alongside her lawyer Shada Nasser, a human-rights specialist born in 1964.
- Her memoir, I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced, was co-written with French journalist Delphine Minoui.
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LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Nujood Ali reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Nujood Ali?
- Nujood Ali is 27 years old (born June 17, 1998).
- When is Nujood Ali's birthday?
- Nujood Ali was born on June 17, 1998.
- What is Nujood Ali's zodiac sign?
- Nujood Ali is a Gemini, born June 17, 1998.
- What is Nujood Ali's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Nujood Ali was born in 1998, the year of the Earth Tiger.
- Where is Nujood Ali from?
- Nujood Ali is from YE.
- What does Nujood Ali do?
- Nujood Ali is a writer.
- Where was Nujood Ali born?
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