This Emotional Father and Daughter Ad Takes on Divorce in the Arab World

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Divorce is a difficult decision to make in the best of times. But in many parts of the Arab world, where it’s considered a man’s prerogative, it’s tougher still as a woman.

Brands don’t often enjoy taking on difficult topics, but a couple have started making sensitive overtures into divorce, including Ford and Ikea. Now, Unilever’s Brooke Bond Red Label Tea tackles the issue in a more culturally conservative setting, with help from agency Wunderman MENA.

“Are We Married to Social Acceptance?”, the first installment of its “Speak Your Heart” campaign, features entrepreneur and mother Ohoud.

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