June 23 International Widows' Day of Awareness & Action

Plus, Upcoming Events and Opportunities

June is a crucial month for raising awareness about the support needs of widows worldwide. In 2011, the United Nations established June 23 as International Widows’ Day to educate citizens worldwide about the challenges faced by these women and their families.

Since then, the Modern Widows Club has recognized this day and encouraged others to join us in our efforts. We share personal stories, statistics, and advocacy to raise awareness and ensure this day receives the recognition it deserves. See our “How We Advocate for Widows” page on our website.

Every year, around one million women in the United States become widows. There are 39 countries with more than 1 million widows. These women are present in nearly every family, workplace, and community, yet their voices and needs are often overlooked and underserved in women's health initiatives and research, co…