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Global Fund for Widows @globalwidows

Global Fund for Widows sees economic empowerment as the first step to addressing discrimination against widows worldwide! #MakeWidowsMatter

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17 Oct 2023
If the global community is to eradicate #Poverty once and for all, we must understand the issues & #HumanRights violations that impact #Widows. Listen in to this inspiring interview with @GlobalWidows founder Heather Ibrahim-Leathers: bit.ly/48UCfRJ #EndPoverty

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December 20th is International Human Solidarity Day. The United Nations has always been an organization rooted in solidarity since its birth. Let's work together and build a better future for widows and their families. #MakeWidowsMatter #Solidarity
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As part of the Sustainable Development Goal target (SDG) 3.8, Universal Health Coverage extends to widows, who suffer poor health and access to affordable coverage as a result of violent harmful cultural practices such as cleansing rites. #MakeWidowsMatter
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Read more on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights➡️ business.facebook.com/global…

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 75 on December 10th. As stated in Article 2 of the Universal Declaration, everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this...

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 75 on December 10th. Global Fund for Widows seeks to protect the fundamental rights of widows- a first and major step in preventing violations that include disinheritance, discrimination, and harmful practices. #MakeWidowsMatter
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Happy International Volunteer Day! We're taking time to remember and thank volunteers everywhere who help make the world a better place for others. #IfEveryoneDid #IVD2023 #MadeWidowsMatter.
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Read about how the WISALA program helps widows by lending them capital as today is the International Day of Banks. #MakeWidowsMatter business.facebook.com/global…
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December 4th is the International Day of Banks. This day recognizes the role international development banks have in creating more sustainable, cleaner communities and helping people improve their standard of living by lending money. #MakeWidowsMatter #UnitedNations
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Global Fund for Widows 15th Annual Gala Raises Record Funds to Support Widows Read the press release here: globalfundforwidows.org/news…
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December 1st is World AIDS Day. Some widows in Sub Saharan Africa are required to go through cleansing rituals that consequently leads them to contract HIV/AIDS. Local communities and GFW are helping end this practice. #MakeWidowsMatter #UnitedNations ▶️facebook.com/globalwidows/po…

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December 1st is World AIDS Day. As we honor the families who have lost a loved one to this disease, we also need to support the widows affected due to HIV/AIDS. Last month, The Global Fund for...

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Nneka Henry who's Head of the UN Road Safety Fund and GFW Founder and President Heather Ibrahim-Leathers co wrote an article observing the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. #WEF #USAID #MakeWidowsMatter ➡️ weforum.org/agenda/2023/11/r…

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: How a global road safety crisis harms women's...

When poor road safety kills their spouse, widows can face a loss in physical productivity and, in some communities, a loss of their rights or inheritance. #WDoR2023

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November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Click to find out more about GFW's mission to help these widows.facebook.com/ #MakeWidowsMatter #UN #NoExcuse
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We are honored and thankful to President Joe Biden, @POTUS, for his kind words and reinforcement. Together, we will continue working to create a world where all people are treated with decency. #MakeWidowsMatter
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Only 3 weeks left for GFW's 2023 Annual Gala - Secure your tickets & tables today! widows23.givesmart.com
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GFW is proud to celebrate our Founder and President, Heather Ibrahim-Leathers, CFA, for being selected as the recipient of the 2023 Crain's New York Business Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders Award. Thank you for dedicating your life to #MakeWidowsMatter!
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GWF honors Todd Wilcox. Join us in celebrating his unwavering commitment to empowering widows through access to capital with our 2023 Financial Inclusion Award! You can learn more about GFW's 2023 Gala honorees and buy tickets here: lnkd.in/e-QJ3NZf @HSBC @BritAmBusiness
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GWF honors Madam Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode. Join us in recognizing her dedication to widows with our 2023 Gala Advocate of the Year Award! You can learn more about GFW's 2023 Gala honorees and buy tickets here: lnkd.in/e-QJ3NZf @pennlaw @InfoAPN @FordFoundation @lekoil
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Join the Global Fund for Widows for our 15th Annual Gala on November 9 at the Edison Ballroom.  Join us in making a meaningful impact, helping widows worldwide rebuild their lives. Secure your place now and be a catalyst for change!  widows23.givesmart.com
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Today, on International Widows' Day, let's join hands to honor and support the strength, resilience, and courage of widows around the world. Let's recognize their contributions, uplift their voices, and advocate for their rights.
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Yesterday, we had an incredibly fruitful meeting with Hon. Baindu Dassama-Kamara, Sierra Leone Minister of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs, and her team. Thank you, Honorable Minister, for your time and dedication to #MakeWidowsMatter
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