This study was conducted to understand the effects of widow inheritance marriage on widowsrnamong Boro-Shinasha in Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, Metekel zone, Bullen Woreda. Tornaddress this general objective of the study, the researcher focused on understanding rationales ofrnwidow inheritance, process of the widowhood inheritance rites, the challenges faced by widowsrnin the practice, the multifaceted violations of rights widows face and the interventions byrndifferent stakeholders. As a way of addressing the rights violations of women this study lookedrnat four major aspects of right namely; right to dignity and equality, right to marriage and form arnfamily, right to access and ownership of the property, right to health and life. The study utilizedrnethnographic research approach with qualitative research method. The instruments of datarncollection used in the study were key informant interview, and focus group discussion. Thernsampling technique employed for the study was non-probability sampling, purposive samplingrntechnique for the selection of participants of the study. Thus, findings of the study show thatrnearly marriage and marriage within clan is strictly prohibited in the community. Another findingrnof the study was the social, economical and psychological challenges are faces widows in Boro-rnShinasha socio-cultural practice of â€˜Naataâ€™ marriage, widow inheritance to their brother in-laws.rnAgain, maladministration and resistance from the elder council is also the basic factors for therncontinuation of the practice in the community. These challenges are results the violations ofrnwidowsâ€™ rights. Therefore, study recommended that all the stakeholders could be responsible tornsolve the problems of widows and the harmful customary practices through effective andrnefficient awareness creation education among the community on the practices