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An inclusive response to older persons in humanitarian emergencies

Policy Brief

29 November 2019

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Overview

Population ageing, coupled with a predicted increase in the number of humanitarian emergencies, will result in large numbers of older persons impacted by emergencies in the future. Older persons are often overlooked in emergency relief systems, which worsens their capacity to respond and adapt in crises. Promoting the rights of older persons in emergencies, supporting their effective engagement in the design and implementation of humanitarian actions and confronting ageism are essential for an inclusive humanitarian response. An age-inclusive emergency response requires adequate financing and a solid knowledge base.

Decade Action Areas

Age-friendly Environments

Combatting Ageism

Source Organization

United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Country / Region Focus

Global

Sector

UN Agency

Knowledge Characteristics

  • > Narrative Review

Other Information

emergencies, emergency, #LeaveNoOneBehind, crisis, conflict

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