On Thursday 13th March from 2-3pm CET, older people from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe will participate in a side event of the Human Rights Council’s 58th session. They will share their experiences, reflect on the progress made, and underscore the importance of continuing the work that has already been achieved. We will hear about their advocacy journey, the challenges they have faced, and why they are calling for a new UN convention that could meaningfully improve the lives of older people in their regions.

To join remotely: https://tinyurl.com/HRC58-side-event-webex

Meeting Number: 2740 274 2282

Password: gHPCubZC358

The side event is sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Argentina to the United Nations in Geneva and co-organised by the German National Association of Senior Citizens’ Organisations (BAGSO), the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) and the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) in partnership with the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People (GAROP) and the NGO Committee on Ageing Geneva. We are grateful to HelpAge International and AARP for their generous support for this event. We will share an update about further co-sponsors soon.

The event will be in Room XXIV at the Palais des Nations and will be in English only. The event will be hybrid via Webcast.

Click here to download the Concept Note with draft Programme.

Click here to download the above flyer.

Opening Remarks

Closing Remarks

Moderator

Older campaigners

Watch the recording!