garopsec.bsky.social
Secretariat of the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People. Supporting members around the world in our work towards a new UN convention on the rights of older people.
👤 Joined on 08 February 2025
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@garopsec.bsky.socialPolicy must be shaped by lived experience. At ILC-Canada, our Older Persons Advisory Group ensures diverse voices—including racialized, low-income, & women older persons—directly guide our human rights & anti-ageism advocacy. 🇨🇦⚖️ #HumanRights #ILCCanada
Show Post1.7 million older people are living in poverty with a million more hovering on the brink. That's too many risking their health and wellbeing to make ends meet. The UK Govt can and must change this. Help us make a difference, become a campaigner: https://www.independentage.org/campaign-with-us
Show Post✅ 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
Show PostThe work for a UN Convention continues! ⚖️ Following the final recommendations of the UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWGA), ILC-Canada is advocating at the UN for the next steps in securing a legally binding treaty for older persons. #HumanRights #AgeingWithDignity @ccna-ccnv.bsky.social
Show Post1 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
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