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“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.” quote by Kumari Jayawardena
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“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.”

Kumari Jayawardena

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.

Key Takeaway

Support women with comprehensive services to address health, education, and safety.

Themes

war women widow single parent trauma gender violence health education

Mood

urgent empathetic analytical

Type

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When to use this quote

  • NGO programs
  • government policy
  • community health initiatives
  • education outreach

Key Concepts

human rights social policy post‑conflict reconstruction

Questions to Reflect On

  • What immediate needs do war‑affected women have?
  • How can societies rebuild support systems for widows?
A Different Perspective

The scope may be too broad for specific interventions.

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