For many women, becoming a widow does not just mean the heartache of losing a husband, but often losing everything else as well. In too many countries, a woman who is widowed becomes in effect a non-person. Through no fault of her own, she can suffer social discrimination, stigma and even violence, sometimes, as in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, being forced to “cleanse” herself by having sexual intercourse with a relative or stranger.
British barrister and wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair (born 1954)
Cherie Blair KC (born 23 September 1954), known professionally as Cherie Booth, is a British barrister. She is better known as the wife of the former Prime Minister, Tony Blair. She also thought of a political career and was a Labour Party candidate in 1983, but has concentrated on her legal career.
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Cherie Booth
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Theresa Cara Booth
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Mrs A. C. L. Blair
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It is not fair to Tony or to the Government that the entire focus of political debate at the moment is about me. I know I'm in a very special position, I'm the wife of the Prime Minister, I have an interesting job and a wonderful family, but I also know I am not Superwoman. The reality of my daily life is that I'm juggling a lot of balls in the air. Some of you must experience that.