In many parts of the world, the loss of a husband is just the first in a lifetime of tragedies a widow must endure. Widows can be stigmatized, stripped of their inheritance and property rights, and denied the chance to find work. Neglected by authorities and overlooked by researchers, widows are often invisible, left to raise their children and care for their relatives in poverty.

In this episode of Deeply Talks, we explore issues affecting widows and the unique disadvantages they face as they try to earn a living and care for their families.

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