By focusing on the intersection of gender, age, and disability, this brief seeks to raise awareness regarding the situation of older women with disabilities and provides a set of recommendations for actions that stakeholders might consider and implement.
 

Enshrined in the principle of "Leave No One Behind," this study report is a synthesis of key findings and recommendations from a multi country mapping of the manifestations and trends in discrimination against women and girls with disabilities in the ESA region.

As populations age worldwide, women—who make up the majority of the older population—face distinct challenges and opportunities. This Solutions Session explores how gender- and age-responsive policies can advance inclusive social development through two interlinked dimensions:

1. Social Integration & Inclusion – advancing participation, dignity, and rights through gender-responsive ageing policies.
2. Poverty Eradication & Decent Work – promoting fair, inclusive, and gender-responsive economies that ensure income security and value care across the life course.

The session will spotlight cross-regional innovations and multi-stakeholder partnerships that empower older women and promote equality across generations.

As populations age worldwide, women—who make up the majority of the older population—face distinct challenges and opportunities. This Solutions Session explores how gender- and age-responsive policies can advance inclusive social development through two interlinked dimensions:

1. Social Integration & Inclusion – advancing participation, dignity, and rights through gender-responsive ageing policies.
2. Poverty Eradication & Decent Work – promoting fair, inclusive, and gender-responsive economies that ensure income security and value care across the life course.

The session will spotlight cross-regional innovations and multi-stakeholder partnerships that empower older women and promote equality across generations.

As populations age worldwide, women—who make up the majority of the older population—face distinct challenges and opportunities. This Solutions Session explores how gender- and age-responsive policies can advance inclusive social development through two interlinked dimensions:

1. Social Integration & Inclusion – advancing participation, dignity, and rights through gender-responsive ageing policies.
2. Poverty Eradication & Decent Work – promoting fair, inclusive, and gender-responsive economies that ensure income security and value care across the life course.

The session will spotlight cross-regional innovations and multi-stakeholder partnerships that empower older women and promote equality across generations.