Rights of Older People
Millions of older people suffer human rights violations every year, ranging from discrimination and social and political exclusion, to abuses in nursing facilities, neglect in humanitarian settings, and denial and rationing of health care. Most of these abuses go undocumented and the perpetrators unpunished. Never before in history have so many older people been living, and life expectancy in every region is increasing. The rights of older people cannot be ignored. Human Rights Watch is setting out to make an impact for change for older people today and in the future.
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US: Concerns of Neglect in Nursing Homes
Pandemic Exposes Need for Improvements in Staffing, Oversight, Accountability
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Ukraine: Covid-19 Rules Blocked Access to Pensions
Restrictions That Pushed People into Poverty Lifted, But More Reform Needed
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Ukraine: People with Limited Mobility Can’t Access Pensions
Pensioners Unable to Travel from Separatist-held Areas Need Reforms
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News
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Arizona Legislators Should Reject Immunity for Nursing Homes
Residents Need Access to Courts Amid Emerging Reports of Neglect During Pandemic
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US: Concerns of Neglect in Nursing Homes
Pandemic Exposes Need for Improvements in Staffing, Oversight, Accountability
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New WHO Report Calls Out Global Impacts of Ageism
Governments, International Actors Should Step up Protections for Older People
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Australia: Urgently Address Aged Care Abuse
Accountability, Adequate Staffing, Home Support Needed to Protect Older People
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Anti-Asian Violence in US Demands Response
Federal and Local Governments Should Invest in Community Safety
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US Digital Divide Threatens Vaccine Access for Older People
Ensure Alternative Registration Methods for Covid-19 Shots
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US Heat Deaths Among Older People Rising
Excessive Heat Also Harms Mental Health, Pregnancy, and Birth Outcomes
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Covid-19’s Devastating Impact on Older People in Australia
Failing Aged Care Facilities Risk Lives of Residents and Staff
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Submission to the Australian Royal Commission
Inquiry into Aged Care Quality and Safety on the Impact of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) on the Aged Care Sector
