News
The UN Economic and Social Council Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations have recommended Special Consultative Status to The Loomba Foundation, a charity which focuses on widows and their children.
The Citation Reads
“The Shrimati Pushpa Wati Loomba Memorial Foundation — a United Kingdom-based group that aims to promote the fundamental freedoms and human rights of widows and their children around the world by raising awareness of the gross injustices women face when losing a husband and removing the stigma associated with being a widow.”
Explanatory Note
Special Consultative Status recommended by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is based on criteria including the applicant’s mandate, governance and financial regime. Organizations with special status can attend the Council’s meetings and circulate statements.
Lord Loomba CBE, Founder and Chairman Trustee of The Loomba Foundation said – “We are honoured to receive this recommendation from the United Nations. It reflects the important work the Foundation does to raise awareness of the plight of widows and children around the world”.
Lord Loomba added, “According to a recent research study there are over 245 million widows and 500 million children around the world. Over 100 million widows live in poverty struggling to survive. This issue received no or little prominence until the Loomba Foundation publicised its research and designated 23rd June as International Widows Day, which was recognised by the United Nations at the 65th UN General Assembly in 2010”
