Categories: Important Days

International Widows’ Day: 23rd June

International Widows Day is observed globally on 23rd June every year. The day is widely known to draw attention to the voices and experiences of widows and to galvanize the unique support that they have. Several women around the world after losing her life partner faces challenges and do long-term struggle for basic needs, their human right and dignity.

Boost your Banking Awareness Knowledge with Adda247 Live Batch: WARRIOR 2.0 | Banking Awareness Batch for SBI, RRB, RBI and IBPS Exams

International Widow’s Day: History

Loomba Foundation initiated the International Widow’s Day in 2005. According to Loomba, women in various countries experience great hardship after their husband dies. They are not looked by NGO’s, governments and also societies curse them. Finally, on 23 June 2010, it was officially recognised in the United Nations General Assembly.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA. It was founded on 24 October 1945. Mr Antonio Guterres is the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Find More Important Days Here

AddThis Website Tools
Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

Which River of Uttar Pradesh is Known as the Rathwahini?

Uttar Pradesh is a land of many sacred and historical rivers. These rivers not only…

1 hour ago

India Finishes Second at Asian Athletics Championships 2025 with 24 Medals

India delivered a stellar performance at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025, held in Gumi, Republic…

1 hour ago

Nomura Forecasts India’s GDP to Slow to 6.2% in FY26

Japanese brokerage firm Nomura has projected that India’s GDP growth will moderate to 6.2% in…

1 hour ago

Bangladesh Unveils New Banknotes, Drops Mujibur Rahman’s Portrait

Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, unveiled a new series of banknotes that no…

2 hours ago

Urban Adda 2025: Women Demand Safer, Inclusive Cities for All

At Urban Adda 2025, a national-level urban development dialogue held at the India Habitat Centre…

2 hours ago

India’s First Tri-Services All-Women Sailing Team Returns from Historic Seychelles Voyage

In a landmark display of courage, endurance, and gender empowerment, the Tri-Services All-Women Sailing Expedition…

3 hours ago