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GAROP launches a new campaign on Human Rights Day
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, we recognize and celebrate [...]
Selection of new GAROP Steering Group Co-Chairs
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 message from our new [...]
Statement from the GAROP Steering Group on UNIDOP 2024
[Download this statement in English and Spanish] On the United Nations International Day of Older Persons 2024 (UNIDOP 2024) we celebrate the immense achievements of campaigners for the human rights of older persons around the world as our global campaign goes up a [...]
UN General Assembly adopts Resolution on the human rights of older persons
[A statement from the GAROP Steering Group] As Member States conclude the work of the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing, a new and exciting phase in our global advocacy for a new UN convention begins. On August 13, 2024, the General Assembly (GA) [...]
Governments recognise a new UN convention as one way to address gaps in protection of older persons’ rights
In a momentous development, the UN Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing has recognised that a new UN convention is one way to address gaps in protection of older persons’ rights. This week, for the first time in its 14-year history, the United Nations’ [...]
Statement from the GAROP Steering Group on Human Rights Day
10 December 2023 This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This landmark document embodies humanity’s hope and commitment to a set of fundamental rights and freedoms to which all individuals are entitled. Today, we celebrate its [...]