Egypt is one of the last countries in the world to impose prison sentences for debt. The main victims are “Gharimat”: women in financial difficulty who have been forced into debt. Faced with the exploitation of these women – who are often widowed or single mothers – by unscrupulous creditors, associations are trying to help them achieve financial independence.Reporters#Egypt #debt #prison #Women #financial #difficulty #face #double #penalty1767960865
Egypt, from debt to prison: Women in financial difficulty face double penalty
