Spotlight Initiative 15d ago

On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (#WEAAD), we are reminded of a critical reality: the right to live free from violence does not expire with age. For the first time in history, there are more people over the age of 60 than children under five, and the majority are women. Yet older women remain largely invisible in efforts to prevent and respond to violence. Many experience abuse from intimate partners, family members, caregivers or institutions meant to protect them. Too often, their experiences go unreported, undocumented and overlooked. In many countries, data on violence against older women is still not systematically collected, leaving their experiences both untold and uncounted. Violence against older women is driven by the intersection of sexism and ageism, often compounded by economic insecurity, dependence on abusers and unequal access to resources and support. On #WEAAD, we call for better data, stronger laws and accessible services that recognize and respond to the realities older women face. Because every woman, at every age, deserves to live with dignity, safety and respect. Filmed by: Fresco Agencia #WithHer #EVAWG #ElderAbuseAwareness @unitednations