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 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.
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Helen (Australia) would like to see a future where older persons can make valuable contributions to the activities and functions within the community.
What would you like to see in your older age? Comment and share! #AgeWithRights #HRC58
It’s almost 2025 and it’s time for older people to be able to #AgeWithRights! Each week leading up to #HRC58, we will share messages from different activists world-wide.
We invite you to listen and tell us what you want your older age to look like.
GAROP NEWS
Covering our advocacy work and the human rights of older people
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, [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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