Iraqi women face extreme poverty and personal insecurity despite an overall decrease in nationwide violence, a prominent aid group said Sunday as it urged the Iraqi government to increase state aid for women and their families.
Oxfam, a British-based charity, said most of 1,700 women interviewed for a survey were not receiving any state support and were unable to provide their families with food and basic services as well as education and medical treatment.
The report, titled "In Her Own Words: Iraqi women talk about their greatest concerns and challenges," was released to coincide with International Women's Day.
Oxfam and an Iraqi …
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