A bitter reality for young widows
The image of a young woman living the loss of her partner may seem unusual, but it is an experience that Asia Selma has had to face. At just 37 years old, she was a widow after a tragic job accident, leaving her with a young daughter and a sea of responsibilities that seemed unbearable.
The economic and legal obstacles
Selma’s emotional pain was deeply amplified by the weight of economic responsibilities. As an autonomous worker with a small job, she was in the face of the harsh reality of not being able to access the widowhood pension. A requirement that excludes many women like her, who have shared years of life with their partners without having formalized the relationship with a marriage or a record of a de facto couple.
The struggle for equality
Selma, along with other women from the Equality Viuddened Association, denounces this discrimination. Your key question is: “What defines a family?” Their struggle is not only personal, but a cry for all those who have not received the recognition they deserve. Representatives of the association have tried to transfer their demands to the institutions, but the road has been full of difficulties.
The need for legal changes
The current situation is a reminder that legislation does not always reflect social reality. Prior to 2014, non -married couples could demonstrate their relationship through documents such as the Register of Coexistence. Now the law requires a formal record, leaving many families without protection. Discrimination based on the legal form of the relationship is a topic that urgently needs a review.
Rights that have been lost
Selma and other activists are struggling to regain rights that already existed, so that the General Social Security Law recognizes the diversity of modern families. Its insistence that the reality of family relationships has evolved is vital to promoting a change.
EMOTIONAL IMPACT I SOCIAL
The emotional burden of a widow is not just a legal issue; It is also a topic of health and well -being. Many women are trapped among their job responsibilities, family members and the pain of loss. The impossibility of properly mourning can lead to devastating consequences.
Support and necessary resources
Selma shares her experience with social services that helped her meet basic needs, such as kindergarten. The importance of a system that recognizes and supports the emotional and economic needs of widows is more crucial than ever.
A call to action
The struggle of Selma and many other women is not only for themselves; It is a call to society to recognize and value all family models. The need to reform legislation to ensure that non -registered families have access to the same rights is a matter of social equity and justice.
A vision of the future
With the support of organizations and the commitment of legislators, there may be significant changes in the law soon. The visibility of these realities can be the first step towards a fairer system, where all families, regardless of their form, have the rights and recognition they deserve.
