Trapped in a Cycle of Abuse: Safeguarding Older Women’s Rights and Ensuring their Wellbeing

Panel discussion presented by All India Women’s Conference (AIWC), AARP, the International Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers (IFS), and South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS).

With the ageing of the population worldwide, the wellbeing of women who are 60 and older will be a critical area of focus for civil society groups. Older women face distinct challenges and are often subject to different forms of discrimination and abuse. Like their younger counterparts, some experience physical, sexual and psychological violence from intimate partners, as well as sexual harassment and threats of violence from others. However, older women specifically, experience controlling behaviors from partners, caregivers and children, resulting in a lack of autonomy and financial independence. This panel will examine the forms of abuse experienced by older women and recommend solutions at both at the grass roots and policy level.

Monday, March 17th, 2025
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
777 UN Plaza, 11th Floor, New York

PROGRAM

Welcome – Kalyani Raj – President, AIWC
Moderator – Sudha Acharya – Executive Director, SACSS, Principal Representative to the UN, AIWC
Greetings – Dr. Roberta Nassar – Chair, NGO Committee on Human Rights, NY and Representative to the UN, IFS
Greetings – Beth Finkel – State Director, AARP New York

PANELISTS

Dr. Manju Kak – Secretary General, AIWC
Beth Finkel – State Director, AARP New York
Arjanita (Ariana) Elezaj – Secretary, NGO Committee on Ageing, NY and Principal Representative to the UN, IFS
Mary Archana Fernandez – Director, Family Support Services, SACSS
Dr. Gibi Varghese – Member, AIWC Trivandrum

DISCUSSION

Wrap up – Navina Sitaram – Representative to the UN, AIWC.
Vote of Thanks – Dr. Upasana Singh – Treasurer, AIWC.

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