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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.

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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.

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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.

WHO WE ARE

The mission of the Global Alliance is to support and enhance civil society’s engagement at national, regional and international levels on the need for a new international instrument on the rights of older persons

The Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People seeks a world in which older persons live free from discrimination and are able to fully enjoy their rights.

Our core values are partnership with, inclusion of, and the promotion of participation by older people in decisions that affect their lives. We respect the rights of all persons regardless of age, race, color, disability, gender, language, religion, sexual orientation, political views, national or social origin, class and birth or property status.

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  • African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights NGO Forum Ends
    All day
    2025.04.30

    The 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) will be held in Banjul, The Gambia, from 2 to 22 May 2025. The session will be preceded by the NGO Forum, which will be held in hybrid format from 28 to 30 April 2025.

    The Forum on the Participation of NGOs in ordinary sessions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, also known as the ‘NGO Forum’ is an advocacy platform coordinated by the African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) to promote advocacy, lobbying and networking among and between human rights NGOs, for the promotion and protection of human rights in Africa.

    For more information, click here.

  • Debriefing for NGOs on the 58th session of the Human Rights Council
    15:00 -16:15
    2025.04.30

    Debriefing for NGOs about the 58th session of the Human Rights Council – 30th April from 15:00-16:15 CEST.

    The Open-ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWGA) successfully concluded in 2024 with the adoption of decision 14/1 and the subsequent General Assembly resolution 78/324. On 3 April 2025, UN Member States in the Human Rights Council in Geneva adopted a landmark resolution 58/13 to create a new intergovernmental working group to draft an international legally binding instrument (UN convention) on the human rights of older persons. This milestone is the culmination of many years of advocacy and campaigning by older persons, civil society and other advocates around the world. The evidence compiled over this period has demonstrated that the best solution to the deficiencies and fragmentation in the international human rights system is a dedicated convention.

    A new UN convention will have a positive impact on the lives of older persons around the world today, and all of us as we age in the future. It will provide greater clarity and essential guidance to States on how to better promote and protect older persons’ rights. It will help eliminate ageism and age discrimination and ensure that older persons can seek redress for violations of their rights. This important political decision brings us closer to making enjoyment of these rights a reality. The next steps at the UN level will be to determine how the new intergovernmental working group will be resourced and organised. The full, meaningful and effective participation of civil society in this new process, especially older persons and their representative organisations, will be essential. It is vital that this drafting process is as inclusive and transparent as possible.

    Co-sponsors: GAROP and the NGO COA Geneva are co-organising this debriefing as part of our ongoing work together to promote a strong presence by civil society organisations in the Human Rights Council (HRC) and Geneva-related human rights processes and to ensure effective engagement with other key stakeholders.

    Objectives of the meeting:

    • To reflect on the significance of the adoption of resolution 58/13
    • To clarify the next steps and upcoming opportunities relevant to older persons’ rights in the HRC
    • To ensure the success of the initial phase of the new intergovernmental working group

    Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EgGdsk_tReGfIqem6cG2Zg

    Working language: The meeting will be in English.

    Audience: Please note that we are not planning to record this meeting.

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Helen (Australia) would like to see a future where older persons can make valuable contributions to the activities and functions within the community.

What would you like to see in your older age? Comment and share! #AgeWithRights #HRC58

It’s almost 2025 and it’s time for older people to be able to #AgeWithRights! Each week leading up to #HRC58, we will share messages from different activists world-wide.

We invite you to listen and tell us what you want your older age to look like.

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GAROP NEWS

Covering our advocacy work and the human rights of older people

Historic decision: Governments decide to start drafting an international convention

By |April 3rd, 2025|

Historic decision on the human rights of older persons: Governments decide to start drafting an international convention On 3 April, UN Member States in the Human Rights Council in Geneva adopted a landmark resolution[i] to create a new intergovernmental [...]

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GAROP launches a new campaign on Human Rights Day

By |December 9th, 2024|

Campaigners urge governments to start drafting a new UN convention to ensure that we can all fully enjoy our rights in older age Today, on Human Rights Day and the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, [...]

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Selection of new GAROP Steering Group Co-Chairs

By |November 8th, 2024|

Last week following the recent election, the GAROP Steering Group selected two new Co-chairs. Ina Voelcker of BAGSO (German National Association of Senior Citizens‘ Organisations), and Rose Gahire of NSINDAGIZA Organisation, Rwanda are the new Co-chairs of GAROP. A [...]

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