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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