Rise in annual number of poverty stricken women in Iran

Iran Relief Committee deputy in family affairs said, “81% of single mothers covered by the Relief Committee seek help from this entity due to their husband’s death, 14% because of divorce and 5% for other reasons.”
While emphasizing the number of poor women seeking service are increased each year, Zolfaqari added, “The average age of single mothers supported by this entity has decreased. 10% of those seeking help are divorced families.”

( March 7, 2016)