WHO emphasizes the need for increased research on violence against older women and women with disabilities, due to hidden data and unique risks.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the need for greater research and attention to violence against older women and women with disabilities, as their situations are often hidden in global and national violence-related data. WHO has called for better research across countries to count these women and understand their specific needs, which are often different from other women. Intimate partner and sexual violence are the most common forms of gender-based violence globally, but older women and women with disabilities face additional specific risks and forms of abuse. WHO recommends measures such as extending the age limit for survey participation and incorporating questions about different types of violence to address evidence gaps and ensure these women receive appropriate care.