The United Nations observes International Widows’ Day on June 23rd each year. This day aims to:
For millions of women around the world, losing a partner is just the beginning of a long battle for basic rights and dignity. Despite there being over 258 million widows globally, their experiences have often been overlooked and their needs unmet.
Recent global events have made the situation even more urgent:
These factors have left tens of thousands of women newly widowed or with missing partners. Now more than ever, we must bring the unique experiences and needs of widows to the forefront.
Widows often encounter severe hardships, including:
The pandemic has worsened many of these issues:
To empower widows and support their families, we must focus on:
Governments must uphold their commitments to widows’ rights as outlined in international law, including:
Many countries need to address weaknesses in their judicial systems to better defend widows’ rights in practice. This includes:
We must develop and implement programs focused on:
These efforts should align with plans to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
In post-conflict situations, widows should be fully included in:
This ensures their contributions to sustainable peace and security.
As we work to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we must not forget widows. Our efforts to “build back better” should:
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