On the occasion of the International Day of the Girl, ELLE UK asked three young females living in war-torn countries about why their rights matter.

Whether it’s Bodoor, who left Syria nearly five years ago, or Hanin, the 15-year-old battling daily bombings amid Yemen’s civil war, they are conscious of why their lives aren’t easy and what needs to happen for that to change. These girls are fighting to thrive amid the chaos and danger they find themselves in.

Find out their stories on ELLE UK website: https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/a23671094/international-day-of-the-girl/