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We break down the key thematic takeaways from the UNSC Arria Formula Meeting on Widowhood.

The discrimination widows face continues despite policies promoting gender equality. We share the stories of Penina and Sophilet to illustrate at the gap between policy and practice and its effect on human rights and development challenges in Malawi.

GFW Press Release announcing the 13th Annual Gala Honorees.

At our International Widows Day Event, Sierra Leone announced their intention to table a stand-alone resolution on widowhood in the UN General Assembly's Third Committee. Here's why we're calling on Member States of the UN to support this resolution.

This year, the Global Fund for Widows (GFW) is pleased to celebrate International Widows Day with Whole Planet Foundation, and share the roaring success of our widows’ empowerment project in Egypt, The Amal Project.

On the 10th anniversary of International Widows Day, the Global Fund for Widows and its partner Whole Planet Foundation, mark an important milestone in Egypt.

International Widows Day celebrations are occurring throughout the global community in recognition of the plight of widows. The United Nations has ratified the 23rdof June as the official date of International Widows Day, encouraging various celebrations over the course of the month.

Widows in Egypt celebrated International Widows’ Day with a Commemorative candlelight ceremony in Old Cairo. Each widow uniformly could not comprehend the notion of a celebration in her honor.