For those with ECOSOC affiliation, the deadline to have registration approved is May 10th. We want to fill the room with as many civil society attendees as possible . Here's the link: buff.ly/4b3Ug0z

Sign the GAROP petition asking the Open-ended Working group to move forward on a convention for the rights of older persons! While the platform asks for donations, there is no requirement to pay. Access the link via: buff.ly/3xivASS

We have the important 14th session of the #OEWGA ahead, which will determine how Member States protect the human rights of older persons. I look forward to hearing States advocate for a legally binding instrument that best protects the rights of older persons in their diversity.

The Summit of the Future is the moment for leaders to make breakthrough choices for some of the biggest challenges facing the world today. Learn what's on the agenda for this crucial opportunity to shape #OurCommonFuture. bit.ly/SotF2024

Please join us and hear from this excellent line up of experts on the rights of older persons. See below for details Bob Rae Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert UN For Ageing ILC Brazil ILC Global Alliance Canada Mission UN Portugal at the UN

I am really looking forward to the conversation with experts on violence in conflict and emergency settings.

Honoring the critical work of Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert at 10th-anniversary event. "This collaboration is crucial and will only grow in importance as we work towards strengthening the protection of older persons’ rights" says GANHRI WG Vice-Chair on the rights of #OlderPersons #HRC57

Older persons often face significant barriers to exercising their legal capacity over personal decisions. The root cause are "ageism, prejudices and assumptions based on age prevalent in society," Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert Claudia Mahler told the United Nations Human Rights Council. #HRC57

It was a pleasure to discuss my recent report, legal capacity of older persons and informed consent at the BAGSO side event. It was an enriching dialogue about existing challenges, but also good examples. 1 thing is certain: Age should not be a reason to restrict capacity!

At #3C dialogue with Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert, Portugal 🇵🇹 noted that the #PactForTheFuture and the Declaration for #FutureGenerations contain references to intergenerational solidarity which can strengthen visibility on older persons, and a tool to safeguard the rights of #OlderPersons.

Países con #políticaexteriorfeminista se reúnen con el Alto Comisionado Volker Türk para discutir la promoción de la igualdad de género, los derechos de las mujeres y la representación femenina en espacios multilaterales, particularmente en el contexto del Consejo de los DDHH.

It was my honor presenting my report on future generations of older persons at the 3rd Committee! I am grateful for the fruitful exchanges!

Encouraging exchange with UN Youth Delegates on the promotion of the human rights of older persons through advocating for better implementation of a live cycle approach and intergenerational cooperation. They are the future generations of older persons.

I am pleased to announce my country visit to Malaysia and ask for contributions from all relevant stakeholders: ohchr.org/en/calls-for-i…

This week I am in Strasbourg to promote my candidacy for the important post of the EU Ombudsman! 🇪🇺 Europaparlament European Parliament Roberta Metsola #EuropeanParliament

GAROP Co-chair Ina Voelcker says, “As I get older, I want to enjoy my independence and to continue to participate fully in my local community.” What do you want your older age to look like? Comment and share! #AgeWithRights #HumanRightsDay #HRC58

The election of the next,#EU Ombudsman is getting closer and closer, December 17 is just around the corner. If you have not yet decided who to vote for, I would like to give you some more arguments to vote for me with this video:

Die Wahl der nächsten #EU-Ombudsperson rückt immer näher, der 17. Dezember steht kurz bevor. Sollten Sie noch nicht entschieden haben, wem Sie Ihre Stimme geben, möchte ich Ihnen mit diesem Video noch Argumente liefern, für mich zu voten:

I was delighted to highlight all of the positive work of International Gender Champions (IGC) at the Champions meeting hosted by Canada in Geneva 🍁 -“This is not an easy time to be a gender champion. But it is the right time to be a gender champion. D&I are not trends, they build fairer societies”.