Child Marriages on the Rise in Afghan Province
Activists warn that public awareness campaigns are having little impact.
7 Dec 16
Activists warn that public awareness campaigns are having little impact.
Most schools are closed, but teachers still receive their salaries.
Disabled people face social prejudice and a lack of government support.
Minors are seen as the ideal way to smuggle and supply narcotics.
Steps include increasing female representation and reaching out to civil society.
De facto courts flourish in areas outside government control.
Female entrepreneurs argue they could achieve much more with extra governmental assistance.
People with powerful connections find it easy to avoid prosecution.
Female workers have little access to public sector jobs in northeast province.
Ongoing surge of violence means that villagers are continuing to flee their homes.