Ruth Carries Grief to Fight for Women | Nigeria News

Ruth Yirgalem Weldesilasie, representing Ethiopia at Miss World, carries the weight of her sister’s tragic murder—kidnapped for ransom, found in late July—with ten suspects arrested, including her ex-boyfriend and her sister’s partner. At just 25, Ruth channels her grief into activism, using the global stage to spotlight Ethiopia’s rampant violence against women. Her advocacy focuses on children’s mental health and maternal care, restoring dignity to women facing systemic challenges like early marriage and female genital mutilation. As Miss World evolves to celebrate activism alongside beauty, Ruth sees this as her moment to honor her sister, inspire resilience, and prove that even in the face of unimaginable loss, strength and success are possible. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/534ff33a321e35dc