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.
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 400 members in around 85 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.
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IGWG. Nigeria older people stand ready to contribute constructively to development of a comprehensive and legally binding international instrument that guarantees dignity, independence and protection for older persons everywhere
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Catch up on the developments on the 2nd day and the conclusion of the Organisational Meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on Older Persons with our second day Daily Bulletin!
The drafting process of the new UN convention has begun! #IGWG1
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GAROP NEWS
Covering our advocacy work and the human rights of older people
GAROP statement on International Day of Older Persons 2025
Statement by the Steering Group of the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People (GAROP) for the United Nations International Day of Older Persons 2025 (UNIDOP 2025) 1 October 2025 On the United Nations International Day of Older [...]
UN Independent Expert presents her report on social protection and work to the Human Rights Council
This week the UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons will present her latest thematic report to the Human Rights Council's 60th session. The report focuses on the intersection between older persons’ right [...]
Historic decision: Governments decide to start drafting an international convention
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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