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.

GAROP2022-09-28T15:14:10+00:00

NEW! GAROP Annual Summary

Read about GAROP's activities and achievements between May 2021 and April 2022.

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A message from the new GAROP Chair

Margaret Young is elected as the new Chair of GAROP

GAROP2020-07-07T11:28:55+00:00

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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.

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

OUR MISSION

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

OUR VISION

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 VALUES

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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10	11 Human Rights 75 high-level event Human Rights 75 high-level event All day 2023.12.11-2023.12.12 UN OHCHR Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. A hybrid event with 3 regional hubs connected: Panama, Nairobi and Bangkok. Registration to watch the debates online via the Human Rights 75 Virtual Conference Centre will be available on 10 November. Download PDF version of the programme: English \| Français \| Español	12	13	14 Discussion and film screening: “Dreaming in the Shadows“ – The consequences of the Russian War of Aggression for older people in Ukraine Discussion and film screening: “Dreaming in the Shadows“ – The consequences of the Russian War of Aggression for older people in Ukraine 17:30 -19:00 2023.12.14 Amnesty International BAGSO Time shown is Germany Time. More older people are impacted by the war in Ukraine than in any other conflict in the world. Millions of these older people also have disabilities, and 80 percent of them live below the poverty line. Amnesty International researcher Laura Mills and a guest speaker will discuss ‘How can humanitarian support for Ukraine take into account the needs of these people?’ The short documentary film ‘Dreaming in the Shadows’ by the independent Ukrainian director Marina Chankova will also be shown. The film features three older people in Ukraine who have been displaced by or are still living in areas directly impacted by the war. The film shows how these people all try to hold onto their dignity and independence in the midst of brutal war, and highlights the dreams and hopes they have for the future. The event will be held in English and German. For livestream, prior registration is required at kampagnen@amnesty.de.	15	16
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