Organizers: The Fred Hollows Foundation, Burnet Institution, HelpAge International, sponsored by the Australian Government

Older women are often the forgotten heroes of families, yet they play vital social and economic roles. They are integral to improved family health at all stages in life. With nearly a quarter of women in the world over 50, action is required to recognise their roles and rights. Join our innovative discussion to help advance the movement promoting their inclusion in delivering women’s and children’s health.

Moderator: Ms Lyric Thompson, Senior Policy Manager, International Center for Research on Women (ICRW)

Opening address: Dr Manfred Huber, Coordinator, Healthy Ageing, Disability and Long-term Care, World Health Organisation Regional Office for Europe

Panel:

• Dr Wendy Holmes, Technical Director, The Better Vision,Healthy Ageing Program, Sri Lanka
• Ms Christina Gruenewald, Technical Adviser for Nutrition and Health, World Vision Germany
• Prof Ciku Mathenge, Medical Advisor Africa, The Fred Hollows Foundation, and Consultant Ophthalmologist, Rwanda
• Ms Ferdous Ara Begum, Board Member, HelpAge International Board of Trustees, and Former Member of UN CEDAW Committee