A non-profit organisation, African
Wonder Women Organisation (AWWO), is set to challenge what it described as the
stereotypes and injustices allegedly meted out against African widows, both on
the continent and the diaspora.
The convener, Folaji Fasanya-Omoyeni,
told PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday that she aims to improve relationships and
encourage women to speak up against stigma, stereotypes, and biases through the
event they experience.
She said the group plans to hold a virtual
event on the subject with the theme; “Every Emotion is Valid” and is scheduled
to hold on February 12, 2022.
Mrs Fasanya-Omoyeni said AWWO was
birthed following the loss of her husband at the onset of the 2020 COVID-19
pandemic.