A true hero

The article written by Nadia Murad (above), Nobel Peace Prize winner, about her traumatic experience in the hands of terrorists, is heartbreaking (“Nobel laureate Murad to speak at Sharjah event”, Gulf News, October 16). The article jolts us out of the comfortable cocoon most of us live in. It is so difficult to believe that there is a world out there, which is so fraught with danger and exploitation. I feel so blessed to be able to live in such a safe environment. More strength to survivors like Murad, and I hope and pray that this world becomes a safer place for all human beings.

From Ms Shama Mohammad

Abu Dhabi