When is International Widows' Day?
Friday June 23rdEvery 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 just a few of the problems widows face in these countries. According to the most 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, without having access to credit or other economic services, including employment.
In addition, widows in developing countries face frequent instances of violence.. This violence is especially prevalent in Africa and Asia. Widows are often victims of physical and mental abuse in these countries. Widows are also obliged to participate in life-threatening activities that are part of their husband's burial rites. For instance, widows may be required to drink the water their husband's body was washed in.
widows often suffer from health problems due to inadequate diet and a lack of adequate shelter. Many widows are unable to obtain health care because they are not able to get health services. If a widow's husband died of AIDS, the details 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 due to conflict-related events. In a refugee camp, widows are unable to care for themselves and their children.
