Afghanistan: Women Divorcing Addict Husbands
Officials report that large numbers of women are choosing to end their marriages.
Officials report that large numbers of women are choosing to end their marriages.
Prejudice and scarce resources mean that few have the opportunity to play, let alone compete.
Female shop assistants are defying tradition – and bringing in extra business.
Health officials are concerned by rising rates of the parasitic disease.
Few resources available to address endemic addition in northeastern province.
Activists speak out about practice in which brides are exchanged for livestock.
Small-scale agricultural ventures are changing attitudes as well as boosting incomes.
Few medical facilities mean that maternal mortality remains high.
Warnings that small-scale development projects are falling victim to corruption.
Green spaces provide a rare opportunity to socialise without fear of harassment.