Heartbroken women in the kingdom, who have experienced the trauma of losing a spouse, have highlighted the importance of being both mentally and financially prepared for tragedy, as they mark International Widows’ Day today.
Timely steps like hiring a lawyer and drafting a will when both partners are healthy can save the ordeal of a long-term fight for basic rights and dignity, which is what the global observance seeks to raise awareness about – poverty, violence and social stigmatisation faced by widows and their dependents .
