International Widows' Day in 2024

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There are more than 258 million widows worldwide —yet, they have historically been invisible, unsupported and unmeasured. On Sunday's #WidowsDay, join us in calling for their rights to be protected & their voices heard. Show more
— United Nations (@UN) June 23, 2024

Today is International Widows' Day. Social Security can help by providing income for the families of deceased workers. Here's what you need to know about our survivors benefits: ssa.gov Survivor benefits
— Social Security (@SocialSecurity) June 23, 2024

#NecroTourist - International Widows Day every June 23, highlights the poverty & injustice faced by millions of widows worldwide. Over 13 mil people in the U.S. have lost a spouse, & women account for more than 11 mil. We recognize their loss. Show more
— Necro Tourist (@NecroTourist) June 23, 2024

Int’l Widows Day is a reminder for the world to realize the plight of #Kashmiri widows, half-widows #Plight_Of_Widows_In_IIOJK
— Areeba kiani (@AreebaKiani677) June 24, 2024

Today is International Widow’s Day and we want to spotlight beloved poet and activist @MollyPeacock3 , whose collection of poetry, The Widow’s Crayon Box, is forthcoming with @wwnorton and Company in November 2024. Learn more: Show more
— River Street Writing (@riverstwriting) June 23, 2024

Today, on International Widows Day, we honor the strength and resilience of widows worldwide. Let’s amplify their voices, support their rights, and advocate for a more inclusive society where no widow faces discrimination or injustice. Together, we can create a world where every… Show more
— Human Rights Council of Pakistan (@HRCPAK) June 23, 2024

ASSAM RIFLES CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION FOR SUPPORT OF WIDOWS ON INTERNATIONAL WIDOWS DAY IN NAGALAND As a prelude to International Widows Day on 23 June 24, #AssamRifles conducted an event at Lungwiram village, Dimapur, Show more
— The Assam Rifles (@official_dgar) June 24, 2024

23 June is International Widows’ Day, which is a UN awareness day set up to highlight the plight of widows around the world. WAY stand with and for all widows today and every day. http://widowedandyoung.org.uk/news/sweenas-s… Show more
— WAY Widowed and Young (@WidowedAndYoung) June 23, 2024

Joined the First Lady H.E @MamaRachelRuto in commemorating the 13th International Widows Day at Musungu Grounds, Vihiga County. Themed "Accelerating the Achievement of Gender Equality, Embracing Widows and Orphans,” the colourful event brought together over 5000 widows of whom… Show more State House Kenya
— Harriette Chiggai_CS (@ChiggaiCS) June 23, 2024

This International Widows Day, we spotlight the resilience of Mrs. Zainab Akindele's and that of Nigeria's over 15 million widows. After losing their husbands, they've faced the daunting task of rebuilding their lives amidst great hardship and strife. Watch Show more
— News Central TV (@NewsCentralTV) June 23, 2024

International Widows' Day in 2024

International Widows' Day serves to recognize widows and their unique situations worldwide. Widows are women whose husbands have died. After their husbands have passed, many widows are forced to fight for their human rights and overcome many obstacles to ensure their social and economic status.