Elizabeth Vinson

Hi! I’m Elizabeth Vinson, the author of this magazine. Thank you for choosing to read about the very real issues women in the Middle East still face today. I am sixteen years old and a junior in high school. I have one younger brother, a dog and a cat. I truly love sports and I enjoy being with my friends and family. 

I chose to write about this topic because of Malala Yousafzai. She was a young girl who stood up for women’s education in Pakistan. Because of her bravery, the Taliban shot her in the head. Against all odds, she survived. Hearing about this really opened my eyes to the struggle in the Middle East. 

I hope to open American’s eyes to the differences in culture and expectations. I hope everyone who reads this issue gains a better understanding of the struggles Middle Eastern women face every day.