Additionally, many older women are excluded from acquiring, accumulating and controlling assets and property over their life-course, including due to discriminatory inheritance regimes and practices. In emergencies, older women who might be viewed as a burden, become even more vulnerable to abuse and neglect. Despite such disadvantages and the heightened risks older women face during emergencies, they often continue to provide intergenerational support and caregiving while also contributing to household income. Older women themselves are the best advocates for their own needs, concerns and rights. States should include older women in all relevant policy design, implementation and monitoring and take the necessary steps to ensure older women have access to information on legislation, policies and services that affect their lives in order to be able to make informed decisions and participate meaningfully.”

Source: Indian Express October 02, 2022 01:00 UTC