Iraq's War Widows Face Dire Need with Little Aid

The number of widows in Iraq has been increasing to the point where the government is no longer offering them financial support to help raise their families. Only 1 in 6 women who are widowed are receiving any sort of state aid. The author points out that the only way to receive this aid is by either having strong connections within the government or to enter into a temporary marriage. With Iraq's social structure being in such a precarious situation right now, it is important to make sure that widows and other vulnerable populations are getting the support they need.