Promote a Human Rights Convention for Older Persons
The goal of Sub-Committee to Promote a Convention for the Human Rights of Older Persons is the adoption by the United Nations of a Convention to Protect and Promote the Rights of Older Persons. The Sub-Committee works closely with the Global Alliance on the Rights of Older People (GAROP): https://rightsofolderpeople.org/
The Sub-Committee’s terms of reference are here. Flyer in support of a convention, here
Co-Chairs: Frances Zainoeddin (Soroptimist International) and Bethany Brown (International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse).
For information on all sessions of the General Assembly Open-ended Working Group on Ageing https://social.un.org/ageing-working-group/
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The Sub-Committee’s terms of reference are here. Flyer in support of a convention, here
Co-Chairs: Frances Zainoeddin (Soroptimist International) and Bethany Brown (International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse).
For information on all sessions of the General Assembly Open-ended Working Group on Ageing https://social.un.org/ageing-working-group/
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Mission
The NGO Committee on Ageing, NY works to raise world awareness of the opportunities and challenges of global ageing. The Committee advocates within the United Nations community to further integrate ageing in UN policies and programs.