Child Widows: A human rights violation

Widowhood in all its forms is insufficiently recognised as a human rights issue. Least discussed are child widows. The increase in child marriage has led to an increase in child and young widows. This interactive panel will highlight the challenges, present possible solutions and calls for action.

Speakers:

• UNICEF (speaker tbc)
• UNHCR (speaker tbc)
• Zarin Hainsworth OBE - Chair WRI
• Anila Hussain - OWIT
• Antonio Torres - NAWO/WRI youth delegate
• Signe Ronan - NAWO /WRI youth delegate
• Thomas Float - NAWO/WRI youth delegate

Event Files:

WRI HRC Event Flyer