June 23 is International Widows Day: A Moment to Speak Up for Women Who Are Often Forgotten

Every June 23, the world marks International Widows Day, recognized by the UN since 2011. This observance highlights the struggles millions of women face after losing their spouses-from economic pressure and social discrimination to limited access to inheritance rights, social protection, education, and jobs. International reports show many widows live in vulnerable conditions, becoming the backbone of their families without decent support. The situation gets worse in conflict zones or poor areas, where strong social stigma still blocks their independence. International Widows Day stresses the need for empowerment through access to jobs, education, legal aid, and social protection. In Indonesia, this moment encourages communities to erase stigma and support the self-reliance of women who head households. The observance is a global call so that no woman feels left alone. Behind every story of loss, there’s struggle and hope that deserve the world’s attention. https://kabarbaik.co/23-juni-hari-janda-internasional-mengangkat-suara-perempuan-yang-kerap-terlupakan/