The U.N. Study writes that, "Widows are disparaged in many countries and
cultures, and like 'witches', can be treated inhumanly. Cruel practices
such as suttee (voluntary or forced immolation), although banned in 1829
and 1987 in India, are still tolerated; widows can be regarded like
witches as bringing bad luck, can be sexually exploited or refused
marriage. It is far from sure that these practices have religious origin."
The organizations listed below address these and other issues on D.2. Cruelty
to Widows. Click on the title of an organization to view an abstract of their
work and how to contact them. Click on the news and research buttons to check
and see if there is additional information on D.2. Cruelty
to Widows.
Women's NGO'S
European
Women’s
Lobby (EWL)
Guild
of Service
UN NGO Committee
on the Status of Women, Geneva
UN
NGO Committee on the Status of Women, New York
Women's Environment
and Development Organization (WEDO)
WOMANKIND Worldwide
Human Rights NGO'S
Rights
and Democracy–Droits et Democratie
Human
Strategies for Human Rights (HSHR)
Programme on Women’s Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (PWESCR)
UN
NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Geneva
UN
NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief, New York
Religions & Associations
Springs
Ministries, Kenya Widows & Orphans Program
Academic Institutions
Civil Society
Governments
Training
Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW)
The
United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
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