The Platform
The Platform
2 September 2025
Older people’s rights are gaining momentum as there is an ongoing international debate on how to improve their protection on the ground. Our intention is to clarify the state of the discussions and how older people can get involved in these; explain what human rights mean for this group; and how older people can use the existing European and international framework to claim their rights. This online handbook focuses on the legal and policy order of the United Nations (UN), the Council of Europe (CoE) and the European Union (EU).
This handbook aims to empower older people as self-advocates and through their representative organisations to call for policy and legal changes necessary to allow them to enjoy their human rights; this is why it explains important concepts and processes and includes practical information on how older people can get involved in the relevant international and EU processes.
Age-friendly Environments
Combatting Ageism
Integrated Care
Long-term Care
Older People's Association
european union, united nations, council of europe
