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.