The world's population is ageing. The proportion of people aged 65 and older is growing in virtually every country around the world. Nonetheless, the level and speed of change differ considerably across continents and countries. How should decision makers respond to these changing demographics?

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This session aims to create a dialogue around the importance of an international instrument to promote universal social policies and regulations to prevent or counter abuse and neglect of older women and men. Co-Sponsors: The Permanent Mission of t

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The event will bring together experts in the areas of ageism as well as senior officials and delegates from member states to discuss the impacts of ageism and the impact of a possible convention on the rights of older people.

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Measures to enhance the promotion and protection of the human rights and dignity of older persons [item 6] Presentations, followed by an interactive dialogue

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5th meeting Existing international framework on the human rights of older persons and identification of existing gaps at the international level [item 4]

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4th meeting Measures to enhance the promotion and protection of the human rights and dignity of older persons [item 5] Panel discussion on "Recent regional developments and initiatives concerning the human rights of older persons"

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Organized by: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Population Division, Department for Social Policy and Development, and Statistics Division.

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Existing international framework on the human rights of older persons and identification of existing gaps at the international level [item 4]

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Existing international framework on the human rights of older persons and identification of existing gaps at the international level [item 4]

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Existing international framework on the human rights of older persons and identification of existing gaps at the international level [item 4]

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