International Widows' Day
Every year on June 23rd, International Widows' Day gives special attention to the worldwide situation of widows of all ages and nations.
In developing countries, the widow crisis is particularly difficult. Poverty, violence, societal stigmatization, and health problems are among the problems faced by widows in these countries. According to recent estimates, there are around 258 million widows in the world. Nearly one in ten widows lives in extreme poverty. Many widows don't have access to credit or other economic services, including jobs, which includes employment.
In addition, widows in developing countries face frequent instances of violence. This violence is particularly prevalent in Africa and Asia. Widows in these countries are often victims of physical and mental violence. Widows are also compelled to engage in life-threatening activities that are part of their husband's burial rites. For example, widows may be compelled to drink the water their husband's body was washed in.
widows often suffer from health problems as a result of inadequate diet and a lack of adequate shelter. Many widows are unable to obtain health care because they are not able to obtain health services. If a widow's husband died of AIDS, the information may be kept from them. This means that some widows may have AIDS or HIV and not even know it. Many women in developing countries lose their husbands to conflict-related situations. In a refugee camp, widows must flee their country, and they can't worry about themselves and their children.
How to celebrate #internationalwidowsday
In the past, the Loomba Foundation, which strives to care for widows around the world, has held a special dinner to honor widows. Other events have included informational seminars that help widows have access to work, education, and healthcare. Governments in the United States are also urging their countries to uphold national laws to safeguard widows' rights.
This day is the start of a new one for those who participate.
- If you know a widow who is in need of assistance, please give them support
- Read the lives of four inspirational widows
- Queen Victoria, Jacqueline Kennedy, Coretta Scott King, Yoko Ono, and Laurene Powell Jobs are among the many notable widows found in the study, including Queen Victoria, Jacqueline Kennedy, Coretta Scott King, Yoko Ono
- Donate to The Modern Widows Club and Widow's Hope, an organization that supports widows
- Volunteer to assist widows in your church or your neighborhood
#InternationalWidowsDay is a hashtag that is used on social media to raise money for this day.
The international widows day is the longest in history of international widows day
In 2005, the Loomba Foundation established International Widows Day. They selected June 23rd because it was the date that the foundation's founder, Lord Loomba, died as a widow. The UN General Assembly officially recognized June 23rd as International Widows' Day in December 2010. On June 23rd, 2011, the first official UN International Widows Day was held.
