PRESS RELEASE - International Women's Day

"LET'S ALSO RAISE VOICE FOR VOICELESS ELDERLY WOMEN"

 – AGEWELL FOUNDATION 

New Delhi: On the occasion of International Women's Day, on behalf of 65+ million elderly women of India, Agewell Foundation wants to draw everyone's attention to marginalized older women of the country. Needless to say, even today, most elderly women are forced to lead a faceless and voiceless life in our society. In this era of youth, where issues of younger women are much talked about, issues concerning older women hardly ever come in the mainstream discussion and often are overlooked by all. Ignoring issues concerning old women makes them more vulnerable and even a soft target for anti-social elements.

We often forget that older women are great custodians of our traditional values, cultural heritage, beliefs and happiness in our families. We must remember that what we are today, it's because of our mothers, who sacrifice their happiness for the sake of our betterment and life. Each one of us is grateful to our mother for her unconditional love, care and blessings.

50.6% elderly women have to face marginalization / isolation due to gender discrimination. – Agewell

We all have women in our life, in form of our mother, sister, daughter, mother-in-law, grand-mothers. It's our responsibility and duty to take care of our ageing mothers, mothers-in-laws and grand-mothers.

Let's share a smile with all older women and bring a smile on their face:

·       Talk to them more often

·       Listen to them patiently

·       Understand their problems

·       Take care of their needs

·       Interact with them & accompany them

·       Provide counseling and guidance for their respective problems

·       Extend a helping hand to them

·       Advocate for their rights and protect them

Speaking on the occasion, Himanshu Rath, Chairman, Agewell Foundation said, "In India, most older women are not aware of their basic rights due to illiteracy and ignorance.  Most women live within four-walls of their homes throughout their life and lead a faceless and voiceless life. In old age they are more vulnerable as they face not only age discrimination but also gender discrimination. There is an urgent need to create awareness about needs and rights of older women at all levels i.e. individual, family and society."

For more info., please contact: +91-9810030979  www.agewellfoundation.org