Transnational #caregiving advocate for 50+.Mom, #foodie, dog lover - #Labradors esp. yellows! @aarpintl massive football i.e. soccer fan. All views my own
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
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
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
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 🇪🇺🇺🇦
🎉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
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
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
#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
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!
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
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
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
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
“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
🌈 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.
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🥳 Happy International #OlderPersonsDay 🎉!
🗺️ https://t.co/tqt1kb1MfT ✨#UNIDOP#AgeWithRights
✨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
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
🥳 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