Dr Claudia Mahler, the UN Independent Expert (IE) on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons has released a statement for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). She references the distressing reports from care homes in different parts of the world showing neglect, isolation and lack of adequate services, including healthcare, social and [...]

The 5th LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Conference delegates call for action in an official 2021 Conference Communique. The LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Conference is the leading event in Australia for aged, health and human service providers to develop their knowledge, skills and practice to meet the needs of LGBTI consumers. 248 people joined the [...]

On 25th February GAROP held its latest webinar in the series organised in partnership with the International Federation on Ageing. The webinar focused on key messages and evidence about older people's rights to support participants with their preparations for the 11th session of the Open-ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG). It examined the adequacy of [...]

On 3rd February GAROP held its latest webinar in the series organised in partnership with the International Federation on Ageing. The webinar focused on the difference that a UN convention will make for older people and for governments, particularly in the context of COVID-19. It also covered updates about the Open-ended Working Group on Ageing [...]

New GAROP Chair and Deputy Chairs The GAROP Steering Group selected its new Chair and Deputy Chairs this week. Dr. Kiran Rabheru of the ILC Canada is the new Chair of GAROP with immediate effect. On his selection as Chair, Kiran responded to fellow Steering Group members, ‘It is an honour and a privilege - [...]

This year on 1st October, the world marked the 30th anniversary of the UN International Day of Older Persons. The event was celebrated while many countries are still responding to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic that has had a devastating impact on the lives of many older people globally. To mark the International [...]

1 October 2020 A statement on the 30th UN International Day of Older Persons by the Steering Group of the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People (GAROP) Now’s the time to act on a UN convention This pandemic has shone a spotlight on the systemic inequalities and discrimination faced by older people around [...]