Gender-based Violence (GBV) against older women is common, but it is often hidden. In emergencies, GBV program interventions tend to focus on specific life stages or age groups of women without contextualising their experiences. 

This tip sheet highlights the importance of the inclusion of older women in GBViE programming. It reviews key terms and concepts related to addressing the needs of older women; examines global data on ageing women, and on GBV affecting older women; presents relevant frameworks and tools for improving response and prevention programming; and summarizes tools and resources for further advocacy and action.