For many women around the world, the death of a spouse is magnified by many losses — of their social status, marital home, land, property, social security, dignity and, sometimes, their children. But men, on the other hand, lose none of their human rights while usually gaining support in starting a new chapter in his
A Nigerian, Dr Eleanor Nwadinobi, has emerged President-elect of Medical Women International Association (MWIA) in the United States. The MWIA is a global association of all medical women doctors in the world, Igbere TV reports. The association’s spokesperson, Dr Udochi Okoronkwo, said in a statement on Monday that Nwadinobi became the first Nigerian to emerge
Social Protection and Empowerment of Widows and Girls in Nigeria The Panel was opened by Dr. Eleanor Nwadinobi, Nigeria, president of WiDO, welcoming the panelists as well as the audience. Dr. Nwadinobi welcomed Dr. Gabrielle Casper, MBBS, Australia, the panel chair; as well as the following panelists: Dr. Marie Umeh, WiDO UN representative; Dr. Sabine
Widows Development Organisation (WiDO) cosponsored a panel with Widows Rights International at the United Nations Human Rights Council session 38 in Geneva, Switzerland Title:Child Widows Forgotten HumanRights Tuesday 3 July 2018, Palais Nations UN Geneva Room
The Global Fund for Widows (GFW) provided a grant to Widows Development Organisation (WiDO), for the Economic empowerment through oil mill cooperative in six communities of Umuegwu, Umuahia North LGA of Abia State. The project seeks Reduction of violence against women especially widows. Increased empowerment of women through palm oil processing. Improved access to credit
Widows Development Organisation (WiDO) CSW 62 2018 panel, was held at the Drew Room in Church Center, New York, USA in collaboration with : Win-Dream Life International (WIDIC) Nkomo Organization Theme: Confronting Female Violence and Vulnerabilities Moderated by Dr. Eleanor Nwadinobi (Founder and President of WiDO) Panellists: Lead Panellist: Her Excellency Hon Justice Suzette NyesomWike
WIDOWS DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY, LAUNCH IN ABIA STATE AND OUTREACH IN UMUAGUNGULORI VILLAGE, UMUEGWU, AFUGIRI, UMUAHIA DECEMBER 31st 2015 WIdows Development Organisation celebrated its 20th Anniversary by holdings widows outreach in Umuagungulori village in Umegwu , Umuahia, Abia State. The President I’d WiDO gave a talk on coping strategies for widows. This included the
WIDOWS DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION PARTICIPATION AT THE 60th SESSION OF THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN ( CSW), NEW YORK Widows Development Organisation (WiDO ) hosted a parallel event at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 60th Session at the Salvation Army Auditorium on Monday 21st March Titled “Widows of violent conflict ”
By Ebele Orakpo Mrs. K has just lost her husband. She is distraught. Her three children aged 5, 7 and 9 years gathered around her, wondering what was going on. Friends and neighbours were coming to console her. A few hours later, a man and a woman walked in and suddenly, the woman walked straight
By Ebele Orakpo Today, June 23, is the International Widows’ Day; a day set aside two years ago by the United Nations General Assembly. The declaration calls on member-states and other international organisations to end all negative practices associated with widowhood. Speaking with Vanguardrecently, President of Enugu-based Widows Development Organisation (WiDO), Dr. Eleanor Nwadinobi said