Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

International Widows Day is observed each year on June 23 to raise global awareness about the challenges faced by widows, including discrimination, poverty, and social exclusion. The date holds deep personal significance, as it marks the day in 1954 when Raj Loomba’s mother became a widow in India, inspiring the UK-based Loomba Foundation to launch the initiative in 2005. Officially recognized by the United Nations in 2010, this day has become a key moment for governments, NGOs, and citizens to advocate for widows' rights and push for legal, economic, and social reforms that uphold their dignity and equality in society.