| Name of organiser(s) | Age International / Age UK |
| Contact email for organiser(s) | Ken Bluestone: ken.bluestone@ageinternational.org.uk |
| Title of event | Why older people’s rights are human rights and need protecting |
| Date | 3rd March 2022 |
| Time (include time zone) | 13:30 – 14:30 GMT |
| Link to further information (e.g. registration link for online event) | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/why-older-peoples-rights-are-human-rights-and-need-protecting-tickets-261746760607 |
| Geographical scope | UK-targeted audience, but open to a global audience |
| Language(s) that will be used | English |
| Type of campaign action (virtual or in-person) | Webinar |
| Brief description (including themes or event programme if applicable) | Age International and Age UK are delighted to be hosting this webinar on promoting the rights of older people globally. The event highlights the need to better protect the rights of older people, including by creating a UN convention on the rights of older persons. We hope this event will help raise awareness that older people’s rights are human rights and need protecting no matter where we live.
Panel: · Rita French, UK Global Human Rights Ambassador · Helena Herklots, Older People’s Commissioner for Wales · Claudia Mahler, UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons · Caroline Abrahams, Age UK, welcoming remarks · Chris Roles, Age International, Moderator |
