The final day of the #IGWG1 is live now! This morning is focusing on the proposed timeline for the next year. The GAROP Steering Group will make a closing statement in response. Watch live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1a...

8th Meeting, 1st session of the Intergovernmental Working Group on Older Persons (IGWG)

Intergovernmental Working Group on Older Persons (IGWG)

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Our summary of the day four #IGWG1 discussions about the new convention on the rights of older people is now available! Read our Daily Bulletin here: rightsofolderpeople.org/wp-content/u...

How was the third day of the #IGWG1? Find out what civil society's highlights were in our Daily Bulletin for Day Three of the session! rightsofolderpeople.org/wp-content/u...

The live stream of the #IGWG1 Wednesday afternoon session is starting now with a discussion about the Chair's 'Food for Thought' paper. Watch live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k...

5th Meeting, 1st session of the Intergovernmental Working Group on Older Persons (IGWG)

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The third day of the #IGWG1 discussions about a new UN convention on the rights of older people is starting now with a meeting about the outcomes of the call for submissions. Watch live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1h...

4th Meeting, 1st session of the Intergovernmental Working Group on Older Persons (IGWG)

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Things are heating up in Geneva - and not just because of the hot weather! Want to know what happened on Day Two of the #IGWG1 session focusing on the drafting of a new UN convention on the rights of older people? Find out in our second Daily Bulletin: rightsofolderpeople.org/wp-content/u...

The second day of the #IGWG1 about the content of a new UN convention is just starting! General statements continue this morning with NGOs expected to speak soon... Follow along live here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x...

2nd Meeting, 1st session of the Intergovernmental Working Group on Older Persons (IGWG)

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Want to know what happened during the first day at the #IGWG1 as the drafting of a new UN convention on the rights of older people commences? Catch up on the civil society perspective with our Daily Bulletin for Day One: rightsofolderpeople.org/wp-content/u...

The first substantive meeting of the #IGWG1 on the rights of older persons is starting now! The drafting of a UN convention is beginning. Our members are here and ready to contribute. 🎥Watch live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1n...

GAROP published its joint position today, ahead of the UN Intergovernmental Working Group meeting next week to draft a new treaty on older people's rights! Read more about what our members think this new UN convention should look like: rightsofolderpeople.org/wp-content/u... #IGWG1 #AgeWithRights

Danijela from Australia previously highlighted the lack of resources to tackle elder abuse and called for older people to be listened to. Older people's lived experiences and voices must be at the heart of the drafting of a new UN convention. #WEAAD #AgeWithRights #EqualVoicesEqualRights

Danijela Hlis, OPAN Australia

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Hye Kyung Lee of the ASEM Global Ageing Center previously highlighted the alarming upsurge in violence and abuse against older persons in South Korea. Today on #WEAAD we insist that a new UN convention must strengthen protection against elder abuse for older people everywhere. #AgeWithRights

Hye Kyung Lee, ASEM Global Ageing Center (AGAC)

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On #WEAAD we recognise elder abuse as a serious human rights issue. Protection against this must be embedded in the text of the new UN convention. Our co-chair, Marta, previously flagged the skyrocketing levels of abuse and horrific suffering in Canada. #AgeWithRights #EqualVoicesEqualRights

Marta C Hajek, Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, Canada

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This #WEAAD we amplify campaigner voices from around the world - like Daniel from South Africa who previously highlighted the particular concern of violence and abuse against older persons in all settings including at home. #AgeWithRights

Daniel Khothule

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✅ World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15. ✅ Join millions of people around the world to promote the rights of older adults. This year, join the WEAAD 2026 Campaign: Be Bold : #AgeWithAttitude . ✅ Learn more about WEAAD and campaign: eapon.ca/weaad #SeniorsRights #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay

1 in 6 older adults experiences abuse. Most cases go unreported. Elder abuse is a human rights issue — and awareness alone isn't enough. This #WEAAD2026, we're demanding stronger systems and real accountability. Beyond Awareness. Making Prevention Work. #ElderJustice #AgeJustice

Across England and Wales, the postcode lottery of water support is leaving too many older people to ration this essential. A national social tariff would provide consistent support for those on low incomes. Sign the #TappedOut petition: https://campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/petition/1

Could you help an older person get online? Join Age Action's Getting Started Programme and provide one-to-one support with phones, tablets, and laptops. 📍 Shannon Library 🗓 Fridays ⏰ 10.30am–12.30pm Make a real difference in your community. Apply now: www.i-vol.ie/volunteer-op...

Show your support for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June! 💜 Wear purple to stand in solidarity with older Canadians and promote a future free from abuse and neglect. Human rights have no expiry date. #WEAAD2026 #BeBold #AgeWithAttitude @who.int @eapon.bsky.social

Older private renters are often living in the oldest, coldest homes, trapped in fuel poverty. So, raising the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards could be transformative. Our report explores how to apply MEES in England and Wales without causing hardship 👇 www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...

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 rightsofolderpeople.org/wp-content/u...

Want to know what happened on the first day at #IGWG1 in Geneva? Catch up with our Daily Bulletin: rightsofolderpeople.org/wp-content/u... Watch the second day live now here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k18...

Members of our global network gathered yesterday with our friends from National Human Rights Institutions for our preparation day ahead of the #IGWG1 It is exciting to see this convention drafting process finally begin in Geneva! #EqualVoicesEqualRights

Thank you so much for joining us and sharing your expertise and insights! We appreciated your support and contributions very much #IGWG1

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Happy to be part of today's @garopsec.bsky.social multi-stakeholder meeting for older persons, NGOs, NHRIs, Member States and UN agencies! Tomorrow, the organizational meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Rights of #OlderPersons will start

The Organisational Meeting of the new Intergovernmental Working Group on Older Persons is starting now. Follow live on @unwebtv.bsky.social and look out for our updates! #IGWG1 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1o...

1st Meeting, Organizational Meeting of Intergovernmental Working Group on older persons

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Silvia from Portugal joins the #AgeWithRights #GlobalRally2026 and calls for everyone to become activists and participate in the drafting of the new UN convention! #EqualVoicesEqualRights Watch the message here: youtu.be/3oUnQu17kkM

A message from Silvia Triboni, Portugal, for the Age With Rights Global Rally 2026

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"As representatives of civil society and NGOs of and for older people we are demanding that our voices will be heard. We expect to contribute in a significant way to the drafting of the text" says Heidrun of BAGSO, Germany - a powerful message for #AgeWithRights #GlobalRally2026 youtu.be/hOMt4bPs7YI

Message from Dr Heidrun Mollenkopf for the Age With Rights campaign Global Rally 2026

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Our #AgeWithRights #GlobalRally2026 week closes today. We will continue to post photos and videos in the run-up to the UN #IGWG meeting in Geneva on 18-20th Feb. Huge thanks to all who mobilised and supported our call for #EqualVoicesEqualRights in the negotiation of the new UN convention!

"Across every region, people are raising their voices calling for #EqualVoicesEqualRights and to ensure older persons and their organisations are meaningfully included in shaping the convention" says Margaret Young of Age Knowble for #AgeWithRights #GlobalRally2026 www.youtube.com/watch?v=thVk...

Message from Margaret Young for the Age With Rights campaign Global Rally 2026

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"Older women remain among the least visible when it comes to rights and access to justice...A convention shaped with older people and not just for them will be stronger, fairer and more grounded in reality" says Renata of @soroptimistglobal.bsky.social for the #GlobalRally2026 youtu.be/8qS7WsVsslU

Message from Renata Trottmann Probst, Soroptimist International President, for the Global Rally 2026

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