Women in Development and Peace

Haneen Al-Wahsh – Women in Development and Peace This issue of “Women in Development and Peace” newspaper is dedicated to discussing the phenomenon of spinsterhood in Yemen, which has become one of the most impactful social issues in light of the economic and social challenges facing the country. The newspaper…

Women in Development and Peace Many social customs contribute to the spread of spinsterhood in Arab societies. Among the most prominent of these customs is adherence to lineage, such as the requirement that a girl marry within the same tribe, or that a (noble) woman marry within the same social…

Hebah Mohammed – Women in Development and Peace   The economic situation in Yemen has deteriorated drastically over the past ten years due to the ongoing conflict. This has massively impacted all aspects of people’s lives, including social issues like the rising number of unmarried women. Several factors contribute to…

Yasmine Abdulhafeez – Women in Development and Peace   Yemeni women are caught between lofty ideals of social, economic, and political liberation and a society clinging to traditions that deny them basic rights, including the right to marry. Amidst the social and cultural hardships facing many Yemeni women, “spinsterhood” has…

 Haneen Al-Wahsh – Women in Development and Peace   News outlets circulated a press release prepared by the Arab Gulf Center for Studies and Research in 2021, about the phenomenon of spinsterhood in the Arab world. The release ranked countries based on the age of marriage, and according to it,…

Ahmed Bajoaim – Women in Development and Peace   Over nine years of ongoing conflict have left deep scars on every aspect of life in Yemen, both socially and economically. A notable consequence is the significant rise in spinsterhood in recent years. This rise reflects multiple factors stemming from the…

Hanan Hussein – Women in Development and Peace   The phenomenon of spinsterhood in Yemen isn’t simply a matter of personal choice; it’s a complex interplay of economic, social, and cultural factors. It requires a deeper understanding and societal policies aimed at easing the pressure on young people entering marriage.…

Alia Mohammed – Women in Development and Peace   A woman’s delay in marriage is a social phenomenon indicating that she hasn’t married within the traditionally accepted age range, which varies across societies. In Yemen, a woman remaining unmarried past 30 is socially unacceptable. Therefore, many see early marriage as…

Hebah Mohammed – Women in Development and Peace   Spinsterhood is a topic of heated debate and concern in a world brimming with social and cultural contradictions, particularly when it comes to comparing life in the city to life in the countryside. The city represents a gateway to rapid economic…

Yasmine Abdulhafeez – Women in Development and Peace   Official institutions in all societies play a vital role in confronting social phenomena and problems that negatively impact the development and stability of society. They do this by spreading awareness and education on various social issues and phenomena. They are the…