Célébration de la Journée internationale des veuves au Cameroun en 2023

Le 23 juin 2023, le Cameroun a célébré la 16e édition de la Journée internationale des veuves, axée sur le thème « justice, dignité et autonomisation économique ». Le gouvernement, par le biais du ministère de la Promotion de la Femme et de la Famille, a souligné son engagement à protéger les droits des veuves et à lutter contre les violences et spoliations dont elles sont victimes.

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