Afghanistan: 'Divorce Isn't an Option': Afghan Women Find Hope in Saffron Scheme

Jun 23, 2020 | Stefanie Glinski, Guardian
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In Zadid’s village in Herat province’s Pashtun Zarghun district, an area disputed by the Afghan government and the Taliban, an increasing number of men are struggling with addiction, leaving their wives to both take care of the family and provide an income. Many men end up stealing their spouse’s hard-earned salaries to buy drugs. Although divorce is not illegal, many women in the conservative village say it is not possible. Instead, women have sought work opportunities and talk to each other about their difficulties.