The world population is aging with every one out of 11 people aged 65 years and above. According to the global estimates, with the aging population expected to double by 2050, the rate of abuse, too, is likely to witness a rapid increase. Elder abuse or elder mistreatment is a global phenomenon affecting millions of people everyday. The countries have come together in identifying abuse as an important human rights issue requiring urgent and immediate action. There have been efforts both nationally and internationally to work toward formulating policies and programs which have both universal and cultural-specific applicability. This chapter outlines some of the important international declarations and policy prescriptions by the United Nations which act as guiding principles for the global community. It further explores the issue in selected countries in Europe, North America, and Asia, highlighting their policy responses, programs, and initiatives. The chapter finally focuses on the Indian situation arguing that some of the global initiatives have universal applicability and can be incorporated within India’s policy to curb elder abuse.