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Violence, abuse and neglect of older persons: report to the Human Rights Council

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7 August 2023

Overview

In this report to the 54th session of the Human Rights Council (A/HRC/54/26), the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, Claudia Mahler, provides a thematic analysis of violence against and abuse and neglect of older persons. She examines the different manifestations of abuse in older age and reviews prevention and protection measures. The repot also provides an overview of her activities during the reporting period.

Decade Action Areas

Age-friendly Environments

Combatting Ageism

Integrated Care

Long-term Care

Source Organization

UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons

Country / Region Focus

Global

Sector

UN Agency

Knowledge Characteristics

  • > Case study synthesis

Other Information

abuse of older people, independent expert, human rights

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