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Empowering Older Women: A Vital Pillar of Health and Social Development Empowering older women is paramount for the well-being and advancement of families, communities, and nations. Age International highlights the invaluable yet often overlooked contributions of older women globally, as they provide crucial support to their families, communities, and economies through both paid and unpaid work. However, senior age can often usher in a sense of invisibility for many women. Their underrepresentation in data, media, and policy exacerbates this disregard. Globally, older women are less likely to participate in formal employment due to entrenched social norms dictating their roles in society. Moreover, when women do engage in paid work, they frequently encounter disparities in pay compared to men. Additionally, interruptions in their careers to raise children or care for others can lead to missed pension opportunities. Consequently, many older women find themselves compelled to wor...