Girl Rising - Are there other boys like Azmeera's brother
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So Azmeera from Ethiopia
her brother stood up for her so she wouldn't get married.
Do you think there could be other men and boys
that would do the same thing?
Yes
Everywhere I went
I met boys and fathers who were doing
amazing things.
I also, just to be accurate
met many families who had their fathers
no longer part of the household.
A lot of the time that happens in really poor countries
But ... her father moved their family
from the country to Kolkata
just so that his children could get an education
And you know they live in that tarp
right on the sidewalk, well, policeraids happen
frequently. And he told me
when the police comes they only have
a few seconds to grab a few things.
And I said what do you grab.
And I thought he was going to say pots and pans
maybe clothing.
He says I only grab the backpacks and the school uniforms.
So he is completely devoted to making sure that his
kids recieve a good education.
So I think there are great examples in all the countries
I've seen brothers and fathers and uncles
being incredibly supportive.