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April 4, 2025 Statement

Submission to the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons Older Persons in Armed Conflict and Peacebuilding

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025 News Release

UN: Treaty on Older People’s Rights Moves Ahead

Proposed International Instrument Will Strengthen Protections for a Population at Risk

The United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, June 13, 2022.
April 3, 2025 News Release

Argentina: Abusive Response to Protest

Investigate Use of Force; Respect Judiciary; Review Anti-Protests Protocol

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March 24, 2025 News Release

Germany: Social Security Failing to Protect Rights

New Government Should Act to Address Poverty, Gender Inequality

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January 30, 2025 Commentary

Gaza's Seniors Desperately Need Medical Care, Including Evacuations

With a ceasefire in effect, no one else should die in this war — especially not children and older people waiting for medical care, medical evacuations, and safety

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November 20, 2024 Statement

Submission to the Working Group on Discrimination Against Women and Girls

To Inform the Working Group's Upcoming Report on the Gendered Dimensions of Care and Support Systems

October 4, 2024 Witness

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Honoring African LGBT Activist Yaa Sissi on International Day of Older Persons

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July 31, 2024 Commentary

The Impacts of Climate Change on Older People and Ways Forward

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May 31, 2024 Dispatches

UN Body Recommends New Treaty on Older People’s Rights

Human Rights Council Can Now Consider Content of Proposed Convention

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May 21, 2024 Dispatches

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End of Affordable Connectivity Program Would Exacerbate Digital Divide

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May 15, 2024 Commentary

A Human Rights Guide to the 2024 European Elections

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April 13, 2024 Statement

Submission to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Care and Support

March 29, 2024 Statement

Submission by Human Rights Watch to the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics, Marcos Orellana regarding toxics and gender

February 23, 2024 Statement

Submission to the Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of All Human Rights by Older Persons on Legal Capacity and Informed Consent

February 23, 2024

February 7, 2024 Statement

A Human Rights Guide to the 2024 US Elections

Vital Recommendations for Voters, Candidates, and Supporters of Democracy

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