For many women, becoming a widow does not just mean the heartache of losing a husband, but often losing everything else as well. In too many countries, a woman who is widowed becomes in effect a non-person. Through no fault of her own, she can suffer social discrimination, stigma and even violence, sometimes, as in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, being forced to cleanse herself by having sexual intercourse with a relative or stranger.
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Cherie Blair was a contemporary British barrister. Cherie, Lady Blair, also known professionally as Cherie Booth, is an English barrister and writer. She is the spouse of former British prime minister Tony Blair. Read more on Wikipedia →