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A tongue, too short to whistle! A whistling duet partner in WeSing It is so good to hear many older persons singing at this WeSing platform. Here is one who whistles whenever he sings. Can I whistle? No. People say one with a short tongue can not whistle! Can you?

Join the panel discussion entitled ''Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide''

UN International Day of Older Persons 2024 (New York Event) 7 October 2024 / Events

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Join the Panel discussion entitled ''Geneva Calls: A Pivotal Moment for Older Persons' Rights''!

UN International Day of Older Persons 2024 (Geneva Event) 1 October 2024 / Events

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This year's WEAAD calls on Governments, international donors, organizations, and communities to prioritize the safety and well-being of older persons in their emergency preparedness and response strategies. It encourages the development of inclusive policies that ensure older persons are not overlooked during crises. This includes creating accessible evacuation plans, ensuring continuity of healthcare services, and providing targeted support to prevent isolation and abuse. WEAAD 2024 also emphasizes the importance of education and training for emergency responders, caregivers, and the public. By increasing awareness about the specific challenges faced by older persons in emergencies, we can foster a more inclusive and protective environment.  As we come together to observe WEAAD, let us reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of older persons, ensuring that no one is left behind, especially in times of crisis. 

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) to be held in Geneva by WHO, UN-DESA and INPEA.

The online webinar will take place Monday 17 June 2024 from 14.30 to 16.00 CET.

The webinar will provide an update on progress towards addressing the priorities in Tackling abuse of older people - Five priorities for the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030)

Please register for the webinar here, where you will also find more information. 

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Other matters (continued) - Discussion on the way forward

Adoption of the report

Closing of the session (Closing remarks)

The Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing was established by the General Assembly by resolution 65/182 on 21 December 2010. The working group will consider the existing international framework of the human rights of older persons and identify possible gaps and how best to address them, including by considering, as appropriate, the feasibility of further instruments and measures.

Provisional agenda for the 14th Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing:

1. Election of officers. 2. Adoption of the agenda and other organizational matters. 3. Participation of national human rights institutions in the work of the Open ended Working Group on Ageing. 4. Participation of non-governmental organizations in the work of the Open ended Working Group on Ageing. 5. Measures to enhance the promotion and protection of the human rights and dignity of older persons. 6. Follow-up to resolution 78/177: measures to enhance the promotion and protection of the human rights and dignity of older persons: best practices, lessons learned, possible content for a multilateral legal instrument and identification of areas and issues where further protection and action are needed. 7. Other matters. 8. Adoption of the report.

14th Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing for the purpose of strengthening the protection of the human rights of older persons (20, 21, 22 and 24 May 2024).

Watch the (8th meeting) 14th Open-ended Working Group on Ageing - General Assembly, 78th session

Other matters (Item 7): Discussion on the way forward

The Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing was established by the General Assembly by resolution 65/182 on 21 December 2010. The working group will consider the existing international framework of the human rights of older persons and identify possible gaps and how best to address them, including by considering, as appropriate, the feasibility of further instruments and measures.

Provisional agenda for the 14th Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing:

1. Election of officers. 2. Adoption of the agenda and other organizational matters. 3. Participation of national human rights institutions in the work of the Open ended Working Group on Ageing. 4. Participation of non-governmental organizations in the work of the Open ended Working Group on Ageing. 5. Measures to enhance the promotion and protection of the human rights and dignity of older persons. 6. Follow-up to resolution 78/177: measures to enhance the promotion and protection of the human rights and dignity of older persons: best practices, lessons learned, possible content for a multilateral legal instrument and identification of areas and issues where further protection and action are needed. 7. Other matters. 8. Adoption of the report.

14th Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing for the purpose of strengthening the protection of the human rights of older persons (20, 21, 22 and 24 May 2024).

Watch the (4th meeting) 14th Open-ended Working Group on Ageing - General Assembly, 78th session!

The fourteenth session of the UN Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing is poised to address critical issues surrounding accessibility, infrastructure, and habitat for ageing populations. This panel brings together a diverse array of stakeholders from nonprofit organizations, leading corporations, and innovative startups to explore workable strategies and impactful use cases enhancing the lives of older adults worldwide.

Watch Promoting Inclusive Ageing Through Technology: Collaborative Perspectives and Use Cases!