As Life Expectancy Rises, Talks Start on a UN Treaty to Protect Older Persons
Negotiators backed by Argentina seek protections as the U.N. says the over-65 population will double in 50 years.
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Negotiations began this week in Geneva with the aim of drawing up a binding treaty against age discrimination, neglect and other rights violations affecting millions of older adults around the world
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philenews.comAs life expectancy rises, talks start on a UN treaty to protect older people
By Emma FargeGENEVA, July 17 (Reuters) - A United Nations meeting this week heard calls for an end to ageism and better protection against what
Philippines Joins Push For Binding Global Treaty On Older Persons’ Rights – PAGEONE
The Philippines has stepped up its campaign for stronger international protection of senior citizens by backing negotiations for a legally binding United Nations treaty that would recognize older persons as rights holders, not merely beneficiaries of social services. National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Ma. Merceditas Gutierrez represented the country during the inaugural session of the UN Intergo…
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