VOICED: New hope for Iraq's war widows

The video highlights the struggles of widows in Iraq, focusing on Maha, a 26-year-old who returned home due to financial difficulties. She attends sewing classes in Baghdad to support her family. The institute trains nearly 2000 widows in various skills to boost their confidence. Widows earn a small daily wage and receive government aid, but their plight is a national tragedy, worsened by ongoing violence. The video emphasizes the importance of improving women's status to help rebuild the country.

What led the 26-year-old woman to return home to live with her parents?

What are the main goals of the sewing classes that Maha is attending?

How do the financial conditions of widows in Iraq affect their daily lives?

What challenges do orphaned children in Iraq face as mentioned in the text?

What is the significance of improving the status of women in Iraq according to the text?