The Global Alliance
Established in 2011, the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People
was born out of the need to strengthen the rights and voice of older people globally.
NEW! GAROP Annual Summary
Read about GAROP's activities and achievements between May 2021 and April 2022.
A message from the new Co-chairs of GAROP
Ina Voelcker and Rose Gahire are elected as the new Co-chairs of GAROP
Why do we need a convention for older people?
Age discrimination and ageism are tolerated across the world, and older people experience discrimination and the violation of their rights at family, community and institutional levels.
Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People
Established in 2011, the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People was born out of the need to strengthen the rights and voice of older people globally. Today, GAROP is a network of over 380 members in around 80 countries worldwide, united in our work to strengthen and promote the rights of older persons. GAROP is governed by a global Steering Group elected by our members and its work is supported by a Secretariat Coordinator.
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Why is our #GlobalRally2026 so important?
Because we need the new UN convention on older people's rights to be strong, ambitious and effective, explains @JoaoIotti
#AgeWithRights is a commitment to present and future generations!
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GAROP NEWS
Covering our advocacy work and the human rights of older people
Statement on Human Rights Day 2025
GAROP Steering Group Statement – Human Rights Day 2025 Human Rights Day: Join the Global Rally 2026 for a strong UN convention on the rights of older persons On Human Rights Day, the GAROP Steering Group proudly announces the [...]
GAROP statement on International Day of Older Persons 2025
Statement by the Steering Group of the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People (GAROP) for the United Nations International Day of Older Persons 2025 (UNIDOP 2025) 1 October 2025 On the United Nations International Day of Older [...]
UN Independent Expert presents her report on social protection and work to the Human Rights Council
This week the UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons will present her latest thematic report to the Human Rights Council's 60th session. The report focuses on the intersection between older persons’ right [...]
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