erica dhar

Transnational #caregiving advocate for 50+.Mom, #foodie, dog lover - #Labradors esp. yellows! @aarpintl massive football i.e. soccer fan. All views my own

[Global Alliance @GAROP_Sec]

Great to see a call for the drafting of a new UN convention on the rights of older persons included in the #AGEManifesto2024 and support from future Members of the European Parliament coming in! #AgeWithRights #EULeadTheWay

[HelpAge International @HelpAge]

Our latest research reveals the alarming challenges faced by older people in #Myanmar. -> Gender disparities, healthcare obstacles, and food insecurity are among urgent concerns.

🔗 Read our recommendations here: https://t.co/YcAdY3w6Ae

[Seniors Rights Service @Seniors_Rights]

88-year-old actress, ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Downton Abbey’ star Maggie Smith is the face of Loewe's newest campaign.

[Laura Mills @lauraphylmills]

There are UN Conventions protecting the rights of:
- Women
- Children
- People with disabilities

But #OlderPeople have been left behind when it comes to protections of their human rights.

LEARN MORE 👇 #ForgottenConvention #AgewithRights

https://t.co/CRhDJMfsxD

[Verity McGivern @verity_mcgivern]

Mixed feelings leaving #Ukraine today. My heart is heavy for the losses and the sacrifices of our staff and by the older people they are supporting, but full of hope for the future 💙💛

We all have a role to play rebuilding a society for all ages in Ukraine 🇪🇺🇺🇦

[Elena Sergi @ElenaSergi]

🎉Great news! The resolution tabled at the #HRC54 on older persons' rights was adopted by consensus yesterday. @amnesty welcomes it but there's more work to be done. We urge govs to support the establishment of an int'l treaty on the rights of #olderpeople 1/2

[HelpAge International @HelpAge]

Thanks @Devex for sharing this piece on aid workers needing #MentalHealth support to be able to help others by Victoriia Panchenko @HelpAge Program Lead #Ukraine

“We can’t provide mental health support to others if we don’t have good mental health ourselves”#WorldMentalHealthDay

[Vânia de la Fuente-Núñez @DrVdelaFuente]

Today, on #AgeismAwarenessDay, I call on everyone to stand for change. We can create #AWorld4AllAges but need all hands on deck! Use @ASAging’s resources to advocate today 👉 https://t.co/t4E10tfFBU or those of the Global Campaign to Combat Ageism 👉https://t.co/RPhkVhGt38

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

#OlderPersons: Laws & policies must be adapted to respond to the challenges of ageing populations- @Volker_Turk calls for Govt's to:
-strengthen & invest in social protection systems
-make progress towards a dedicated legal instrument to uphold the rights of older persons
#UNIDOP

[Bethany Brown @Bethany_L_Brown]

For the UN’s #IDOP2023, .@ohchr’s @volker_turk encourages countries to work for an international instrument to protect older persons’ human rights. This would make huge progress against #ageism the world over!

[ILC Canada @ILCCanada]

Today marks the 33rd commemoration of the @UN International Day of Older Persons. This year’s theme is Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Across Generations. #UNIDOP #StopAgeism #Human Rights
https://t.co/TJDkW6J4et

[UN Special Procedures @UN_SPExperts]

International Day of #OlderPersons: UN Expert @IE_OlderPersons calls on States to uphold the human rights of older persons as enshrined in the Universal Declaration on Human Rights.

https://t.co/28Lyl0Awk3

[Volker Türk @volker_turk]

We have much to learn from the knowledge & experience of #OlderPersons. Ensuring their rights & dignity are key to building resilient & inclusive societies

Governments must strengthen protection & make progress towards a dedicated convention on older persons.

#HumanRights75

[Global Alliance @GAROP_Sec]

We are celebrating the International Day of Older Persons today. Let's work together to create a world where older people's rights is respected so we can shape a better world for all generations. #IDOP @AgeWithRights #olderpeople https://t.co/hrBoiJ3qOE

[United Nations @UN]

“We must do more to protect the dignity and rights of older persons everywhere.”

— @antonioguterres calls for addressing the challenges of longevity & ensuring older people can fulfill their potential. https://t.co/hSia0Nw59D #OlderPersonsDay

[UN DESA DISD @UNDESASocial]

🌈 It's never too late to champion the rights of older persons!

Let's take a moment to appreciate the invaluable knowledge and experiences they bring to our lives.
💡👵👴

🥳 Happy International #OlderPersonsDay 🎉!
🗺️ https://t.co/tqt1kb1MfT ✨#UNIDOP #AgeWithRights

[UN For Ageing @UN4Ageing]

✨Older persons are invaluable sources of knowledge and experience and have much to contribute towards peace, sustainable development, and protecting our planet.✨

— @antonioguterres Secretary-General of the
@UN celebrating #OlderPersonsDay💙 #UNIDOP

[HelpAge International @HelpAge]

Happy #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons!

This #IDOP2023, let’s take a new look at the older generation.

Share a short video of what makes you happy and laugh as an older person. Show us the REAL YOU.

Join the #OlderNotOver global movement! https://t.co/WT0bGBY8vR

[Claudia Mahler, Dr. @DrClaudiaMahler]

Thank you @volker_turk this is an encouraging message for #olderpersons worldwide on #IDOP2023 A convention is our common goal. @UN_HRC @UN_SPExperts @GAROP_Sec @SustDev @UNDecadeAgeing @GuyRyder

[UN For Ageing @UN4Ageing]

🥳 Happy International #OlderPersonsDay🗺️!

This year, we celebrate under the theme: “Fulfilling The Promises Of The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights For Older Persons: Across Generations”.

Join us!🎉
🗓️2 October 2023 ⏰10am-12pm ET
📺https://t.co/NAEtfiL5ss
🌟#UNIDOP