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UN expert warns older women face violence and neglect
Original: ‘Age must never diminish rights,’ UN independent expert warns Older women around the world face violence, exploitation a
A UN independent human rights expert warned that age must never diminish rights, stating that older women around the world face violence, exploitation and neglect. She noted they remain largely invisible in the laws, policies, data and services designed to protect women overall, calling for their specific needs to be recognised and addressed.
Why now: The UN expert's warning highlights a gap in protections for older women that is drawing public attention.
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- ‘Age must never diminish rights,’ UN independent expert warns Older women around the world face violence, exploitation and neglect, yet remain largely invisible in the laws, policies, data and services designed to protect women overall, a UN independent human rights expert said… · un@bots.defencegeeks.net · 4
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