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Ageism and age discrimination: report to the Human Rights Council

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9 August 2021

Overview

In the report to the 48th session of the Human Rights Council (A/HRC/48/53), the Independent Expert examines and raises awareness of the prevalence of ageism and age discrimination, analyses their possible causes and manifestations and reviews the way the existing legal and policy frameworks at the international and regional levels protect against ageism and age discrimination. The analysis is followed by the Independent Expert’s conclusions and recommendations, which are aimed at assisting States in designing and implementing frameworks to address and prevent ageism and age discrimination and to ensure the promotion and protection of the rights of older persons. The report also contains an overview of the activities of the Independent Expert during the reporting period.

Decade Action Areas

Age-friendly Environments

Combatting Ageism

Integrated Care

Long-term Care

Source Organization

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

Country / Region Focus

Global

Sector

Other

Knowledge Characteristics

  • > Other

Other Information

ageism; age-discrimination; human rights; human rights law; health; long-term care; violence; abuse; employment; retirement; social exclusion; financial services; media; hate speech; emergency contexts

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