Woman of Purpose has over 20 widows’ groups coming together to solve their problems and improve their income and homes.
Over 200 widows benefit from the Cow Scheme.
Progress in Nepal!
WDP partner Women for Human Rights, Single Women Group (WHR) in Nepal received excellent news following their advocacy letter to the Army in Nepal.
Justice for Widows in Conflict and After
The Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict was held in London from 10-13 June 2014. At the Summit, we hosted an event titled Justice for Widows in Conflict and After
WIDOWS’ ACCESS TO JUSTICE – Cedaw 57 Statement
Widows for Peace through Democracy (WPD) applauds the Committee for developing a General Recommendation on women’s access to justice. However, it regrets that the Concept Note, while listing several categories of disadvantaged women, omitted any reference to Widows.
Statement on G8 Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict
A Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict was agreed on Thursday, April 11th, 2013 by the G8 countries.
Widows for Peace through Democracy (WPD) calls on states to ensure that, in enacting comprehensive laws to make this Declaration effective,