A young, illiterate, single, illiterate Pakistani woman was gang raped after she defended her 12 year old brother before tribal elders.
Killing herself was the only way to preserve her family's honor.
Instead, she prosecuted the criminals and used the $8,000 she received to start a girls school so she could learn to read as well.
I reread Mukhtar Mai's story whenever I need to reaffirm my conviction to persevere and triumph.
Now children in her village are able to attend school because she believes education is the best way forward.
Mukhtar also runs a well known women's shelter and has become an important voice for human rights in Pakistan.
Michele Moore is CEO of Happiness Habit and author of the upcoming book Happiness In Hard Times - How To Be Happy When Times Are Tough And Help Others To Be Happy Too!
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