
Join NAWO YWA to show support for Ukraine
To stand with NAWO YWA in support for Ukraine, light a candle and make a pledge: 'I stand for Ukraine because …' and send your photo
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Invisible Widows – coming out of the shadows? #CSW66
After real concerted pressure from civil society, finally, the word widows appears not once but twice in the Agreed Conclusions of the The sixty-sixth session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66) in March.
Small steps certainly but nevertheless a change!
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Small steps certainly but nevertheless a change!
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‘UN Resolution on the Situation of Widows is a Milestone!’ – Margaret Owen, OBE
It is a triumph to see this Resolution adopted by the UN - it makes our 27-year long struggle worthwhile. This is a positive step forward, though widows still have many mountains to climb to achieve their full human rights
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#CSW66 UN reaffirms women’s and girls’ leadership as key to address climate change, environmental and disaster risk reduction for all
March 25th UN closed 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66) acknowledging important role of women & girls as agents of change for sustainable development, in particular safeguarding the environment & addressing adverse effects of climate change.
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UN adopts resolution on Rights of Widows
UN adopts resolution calling on member states to work toward eliminating all forms of discrimination against widows and ending harmful practices
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