Affected Quote by Kumari Jayawardena
“Women are the victims of war... as widows they've faced the trauma of being single parents and livelihoods of families are affected. A lot of gender-related problems come up in terms of health, education, domestic violence, etc.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Gender‑based impact of war on women, 2020s
War leaves women as victims, widows, single parents, facing health, education, and violence challenges.
In simple terms: War creates many problems for women, especially as widows and single parents.
Support women with comprehensive services to address health, education, and safety.
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When to use this quote
- NGO programs
- government policy
- community health initiatives
- education outreach
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What immediate needs do war‑affected women have?
- How can societies rebuild support systems for widows?
The scope may be too broad for specific interventions.