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Abstract

Afghanistan’s opiate trade is s a complex issue that involves a variety of social, economic and political factors. In particular, Afghan women have been affected by the opiate trade in a number of ways, such as through through increased rates of addiction and drug-related violence. There is a need for more research and resources to address the complex issues surrounding the opiate trade and its impact on Afghan women and society as a whole. This study explores several ways in which Afghan women are affected by the opiate trade, both in the direct and indirect sense. The subsequent impact the trade has on women’s rights in the country is also discussed. This study also aims to provide a better understanding as to how non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and institutions can help women who are burdened by these issues in the current socio-political context of Afghanistan, commonly thought to be a nation with persistent gender inequalities and disparities. Research has been gathered with reference to secondary data and literature available on this topic. The findings conclude that at present, the success of the nations’ opiate trade ultimately detriments Afghan women and exacerbates a number of ongoing gender-based and non-gender-based struggles, from opiate addiction to child marriages. This dissertation proposes that further research is required through increased primary data collection in order to understand the full extent of which the opiate trade affects Afghan women’s lives. With this research, those who work in policy-making and for NGOs will be able to gain a clearer understanding of how these issues can be alleviated and prevented for those affected, in order to promote their development and wellbeing.

Course: International Development - BA - C28415

Date Deposited: 2024-02-08

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