In parts of southern Nigeria, widows are subjected to a set of practices after their husband dies. They can be kept in seclusion for weeks, deprived of meals and made to live in unhygienic conditions.
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CNN is committed to covering gender inequality wherever it occurs in the world. This story is part of As Equals, an ongoing series. .pg-special-article__head-fullwidth { height: 100px; } @media { .pg-special-article__head-fullwidth { height: 90px; } } Lagos, Nigeria — For many years, Rose's clothing store was the destination of choice for Lagos women in search of a new outfit for a party or occasion.She traveled regularly to textile hubs in Turkey to source high-quality fabrics for her clients and her children helped out in the family business on busy days during December festivities.
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