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WIFE INHERITANCE AND THE LAW.





It is 2024 but widow inheritance is still a thing in some parts of Uganda perpetrated by some cultures. There are some people who still think inheriting a widow is part of the property left behind by the late brother. Widow inheritance is prohibited by the law. It is a form of violation against women’s dignity, welfare, and interests.


Marriage is a free choice that should be made by anyone who is 18 years and above without interference from anyone including culture, traditions, customs, or any laws. Any law, culture, custom or tradition that advocates for things that demean women like widow inheritance is prohibited by the law. 


The parties to a marriage should enter it willingly. It is okay if a widow consents to a marriage proposal from a family member if her acceptance is not based on the expectations or force from anyone, culture, or tradition.


This being Women’s Month, we continue to advocate for women’s dignity in social, political and economic spaces. We should value and respect women. Let women make their own choices, including marriage decisions.


#Wills4Women #FATEProjectUG, #FATEProject#InspireInclusion #AccelerateProgress #InvestInWomen #InvestinWomenAccelerateProgress


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Source: BarefootLawyers 

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