Hizbullah Khan is a freelance journalist focusing on war and cultural issues. His work has appeared in Asia Times, Global Times, Gulf Times and IRIN. https://www.newsdeeply.com/womensadvancement/contributor/hizbullah-khan/rss en Asset and Property Rights Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:30:00 +0000 Hizbullah Khan https://www.newsdeeply.com/womensadvancement/articles/2018/02/08/sorrow-and-stigma-the-double-tragedy-of-afghanistans-young-widows https://www.newsdeeply.com/womensadvancement/articles/2018/02/08/sorrow-and-stigma-the-double-tragedy-of-afghanistans-young-widows After decades of conflict, Afghanistan is home to around 2.5 million widows, with an average age of 35. Struggling to support themselves and unaware of their rights, these young women also suffer under cultural customs that leave them isolated and impoverished.