Objective: This side event aims to highlight how gender inequality, ageism, and discrimination faced by women across the life course undermine sustainable development, and to spotlight the vital role that older women play in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. By focusing on gender responsive, rights based, and life course approaches to ageing, it will underscore connections with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well Being), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG17 (Partnerships).

The event will explore how addressing gender and age discrimination can drive more inclusive economic growth, stronger care and social protection systems, and intergenerational solidarity — catalyzing gender equality and resilience across all generations.