Widows for Peace through Democracy (WPD), founded by Margaret Owen OBE, works to ensure that widows of all ages, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, caste, age or nationality, are protected from violence and marginalisation and can enjoy their full human rights.
We prioritise marginalised widows in the world’s most war-torn and poverty-stricken regions, empowering widows’ organisations in each country to demand a better life for widows and their children.
OUR WORK
WPD has ECOSOC consultative status at the United Nations
This means we can participate fully in the UN system by attending UN sessions and submitting official reports on widows’ concerns.
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OUR NETWORK
WPD has a growing global network, with network members and partners throughout the world.
Our focus is widows in conflict and post conflict zones.
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RESEARCH
Our in-depth research provides crucial evidence on widows of all ages.
Essential for governments, charities, local organisations and United Nations agencies.
Dossier on Widowhood to CEDAW
Widows In Crisis
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WIDOWS SPEAK OUT
A dossier of evidence containing case histories and evidence from the world’s leading experts on widowhood issues.
Our ground-breaking report provides invaluable but deeply disturbing evidence of worldwide widow discrimination and abuse.
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OUR NEWS & BLOGS
The Time for Change is Now! Invest in Widows: Accelerate Progress #IWD2024
Podcast with Margaret Owen
International Widows Day – Implementation not Lip-Service
Margaret Owen, OBE, visits DR Congo and Pleas for the First African Widows Conference
Article by Jacqueline Musugani, Coordinator of Initiatives des Femmes en Situations Difficiles pour le Développement Durable et Intégré, IFESIDDI
'The visit of Margaret Owen, OBE, Founder and President of Women for Peace through Democracy
NEWS FROM OUR NETWORK
Kenya’s Concrete Steps to Protect Widows: Siaya County’s Model and a Beacon of Hope
Kenya's dedication to implementing the UN Resolution on the Situation of ...
Eradicating Poverty Suffered by Widows, through Technological Innovations – Widows Rejoice Mission
La visite de Margaret Owen, OBE, et ses plaidoyers pour la tenue d’un premier Veuves Forum Africain en RD Congo
Article écrit par Jacqueline Musugani, Coordinatrice de Initiatives des Femmes en Situations Difficiles pour le Développement Durable et Intégré, IFESIDDI.
...Widows in Crisis – International Women’s Day 2023
To mark this International Women's Day, we invited our partners, network members and colleagues around ...
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