RIGHTS OF ELDERS AND EU
This page brings together the work done at EU and global level to promote the rights of older persons. While our rights do not change as we grow older, older persons…
2020 UNIDOP: “Pandemics: Do They Change How We Address Age and Ageing?”
The year 2020 marks the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations and the 30th Anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP). This year has also seen an emergence of COVID-19,…
HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE ELDERLY PERSONS: LAW, POLICIES AND IMPLEMENTATION: A STUDY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO KERALA PROJECT REPORT NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Research Paper Link Read here : https://nhrc.nic.in/sites/default/files/Project%20Report%20on%20the%20Rights%20of%20the%20Elderly_NUALS.pdf EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Human rights are for all, regardless of age. The elderly are seen as vulnerable because biological, psychological and social ageing predispose…
Rights of Older Persons
Long Description Workshop on the Social Integration and the Rights of Older Persons in the Asia-Pacific Region, 30 September – 2 October 2014, Bangkok Expert Group Meeting on the Human Rights of Older…
What are older people’s rights?
Specific rights relevant to older peopleWhile older people enjoy the same universal rights as everyone else, some rights are particularly relevant to the experience of ageing: Right to freedom from…
Highlights of news on Old Person – United Nation Human Rights
Highlights Call for inputs on technical cooperation/capacity building activities regarding human rights of older persons (HRC res 39/18) - Deadline 27 March April 2013: Public Consultation on the Human Rights of Older Persons…
Human rights of older persons
IntroductionIn recent years, there have been significant advocacy efforts calling for enhanced international thinking and action on the human rights of older persons. Various stakeholders have called for more visibility…