on June 03, an adolescent girl ended up her life by hanging herself.
Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) has identified this teenager as Sroreh Rahimi (16 years old from Farhangian Quarter of Baneh).
The cause of her suicide was reported to be family problems.
Unfortunately, the increasing rate of suicide among women in Kurdistan due to various factors (such as unemployment, gender discrimination, poverty and family issues) has raised many concerns.
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