What is the theme of the 2017 International Widows Day (IWD)?
Q. What is the theme of the 2017 International Widows Day (IWD)?
Answer: Empowering women for greater achievements
Notes: The International Widows day (IWD) is observed every year on June 23 as an opportunity for action towards achieving full rights and recognition for widows that are too long invisible, uncounted and ignored. The day addresses the poverty and injustice faced by millions of widows and their dependents in many countries. The 2017 theme is "Empowering Women for Greater Achievements".

 

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