Happening now in #Ethiopia! #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay marked in Addis Ababa. The event was organised in collaboration with Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) - ኢሰመኮ, Ministry of Women and Social Affairs, EEPNA and HelpAge Ethiopia. #WEAAD #WEAAD2023

Many older women live at risk of physical, sexual, psychological and economic violence. On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, let us raise our voices against gender-based violence in older age. RT if you agree! #WEAAD

After years of marginalization and discrimination some #OlderPersons in the LGTBQ community are anxious about aging and lack of support. This article explains bit.ly/43fVfGG #LGBTQPrideMonth #LGBTQPride #PrideMonth #AgewithPride

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A son helps his parents carry their belongings. A sister holds her brother. A father sits down with his kids after a long journey. A mother builds a shelter for her family. These are just four out of +248,000 people who have arrived in South Sudan, fleeing conflict in Sudan.

How to ensure access to #PublicServices for #OlderPeople in our digital societies? A new #EURightsAgency report suggests: ☑️ guarantee access to public services for all ☑️ help older people learn new skills ☑️ combat ageism ☑️ collect data Get it here: europa.eu/!3RppN4

Ahead of the #HRC54, the Deputy Permanent Representative of the #DominicanRepublic to United Nations Geneva, Maria de Jesus Diaz RDenONUGinebra🇩🇴, shared her thoughts with me on the next steps for #OlderPersons in the DR after our visit. Read the country report here: bit.ly/3PCDYT1

Grateful for my meeting with H.E. Mr. Mohammad Sufiur Rahman, Representative of Bangladesh Permanent Mission of Bangladesh, Geneva 🇧🇩 to United Nations Geneva. We discussed ways to further ensure a life of dignity for #OlderPersons and my country report on #Bangladesh #HRC54; available here: bit.ly/468hC2b

Share stories and experiences that combat #Ageism. Share personal experiences that challenge stereotypes, listen to and amplify the voices of older adults and support platforms that provide opportunities for older adults to share their stories. #TakeAction #StopAgeism

52% of Rohingya refugees registered in Bangladesh are children. They deserve the chance to achieve their dreams. They need better access to education.

Halfway to the 2030 #GlobalGoals deadline, the world is woefully off-track. Weather, climate and water-related sciences can supercharge progress. Uniting in science is key to ignite progress for people and planet.

📢The UN Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of all Human Rights by Older Persons (Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert) is presenting today her new report on violence, abuse and neglect. The report is available in all UN official languages and the English version is here 👉undocs.org/en/A/HRC/54/26

On the sidelines of #HRC54, we continue to discuss the far-reaching consequences of violence, neglect and abuse for the mental and physical well-being of #OlderPersons. #AgeWithRights

Independent Expert and INPEA host "Violence against and abuse and neglect of older persons" side event at 54 HRC Geneva.

🇦🇷 delivered a statement on behalf of 🇧🇷🇧🇴🇨🇱🇨🇴🇨🇷🇩🇴🇪🇨🇸🇻🇬🇹🇲🇽🇵🇦🇵🇪🇺🇾 stressing that #agediscrimination is a main root cause of violence, abuse and neglect of #olderpersons. We need an internationally legally binding instrument that promotes, protects and fulfils their #humanrights.

54 HRC Side Event on Report of IE, hears Bridget Sleap of Human Rights Watch reports on violence against older persons in armed conflict emphasizes the protection gap that needs to be filled by a comprehensive legally binding instrument on the rights of people in older ages.

#Ageism can manifest in various ways, such as limited employment opportunities, unequal access to healthcare, stereotyping based on age-related characteristics, or dismissive attitudes towards the abilities and contributions of individuals of a certain age group.

📢 #COSP17 is happening from 11-13 June United Nations in NY! Join us as we work to make the world 🗺️ a more inclusive place for persons with disabilities. This year's theme is focused on rethinking disability inclusion. 🌐 bit.ly/un-cosp17 #GlobalGoals #EveryoneIncluded💙

Providing support for menopause is not just a matter of equity. It’s a necessity for a healthy, productive society 🧡 On #WorldMenopauseDay, join UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—to end the stigma around #menopause. Learn more: unf.pa/mph

Bimala Amatya, Executive member of Kuleshwor Awas Pariwar Kalyan Sanstha expressed that she hasn't had the opportunity or space to utilize her skills as she gets older in the 59th episode of Budhyauli. youtu.be/MeCYpIowNSM