Yahsameen is an intelligent, outspoken 30 year old woman from Herat who came to WAW’s Kabul Shelter because her husband was violent to her. She also believes he committed adultery. Because the Afghan government heavily favors fathers in the event of divorce, Yahsameen was afraid she would lose her two children if she attempted to dissolve the marital contract. After her first stay at the shelter, her husband picked her up promising he would not be violent toward her. She left with him, and he broke his promise. She is staying at our shelter again.
What the Future Holds for Yahsameen
At the WAW Womens Shelter, Yahsameen was able to receive mediation for her marital problems, study the Koran and also take basic computer courses. She would like to get a divorce, raise her children and become a teacher in Kabul.
