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The Inter-American Convention on the Human Rights of Older People
By Maria Isabel Rivera, Posted 20 February 2013 See more by this blogger
The hemisphere is rapidly aging; by 2050, 25 percent of the population of Latin America and the Caribbean will be over the age of 60, where it currently only makes up about 10 percent. Not only is this population... Keep reading
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Empowering Older People at the UN
By Bethany Brown, Posted 19 February 2013 See more by this blogger
Last week, the 51st session of the Commission for Social Development (CSD) began at the United Nations in New York. Each year, the Commission takes up key social development themes; the focus this year is on empowerment. This CSD... Keep reading
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Thoughts from Day 4 of the OEWG
By Bethany Brown, Posted 29 August 2012 See more by this blogger
August 24, 2012 Friday was the last day of the Open Ended Working Group toward Strengthening the Human Rights of Older Persons, a four-day conference held at the UN in New York. All 193 Member States were invited to... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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Day Three: UN Open-Ended Working Group on Aging
By Bethany Brown, Posted 24 August 2012 See more by this blogger
Morning Session – Violence and Abuse against Older People Panelists covered the broad range of violence and abuse against older people, and underscored the fragmentation of international law that might apply to some situations. Examples of violence included situations... Keep reading
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Day Two: UN Open-ended Working Group on Aging
By Bethany Brown, Posted 23 August 2012 See more by this blogger
Morning Session - Autonomy, Independent Living and Healthcare The concepts of autonomy, independent living and healthcare were framed by the moderator, who noted that life expectancies have increased, the ability for many people to stay in their homes has... Keep reading
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