January 14, 2026
Inadequate Pensions for Older People in Hungary
Rising Poverty and Barriers to Adequate Food, Medicine, Energy
Rights of Older People
Millions of older people around the globe experience human rights violations every year, ranging from age-based discrimination and social and political exclusion, to abuses in nursing facilities, neglect in refugee camps, and barriers to healthcare and other essential services. Most of these abuses go undocumented and those responsible not held to account. Covid-19 has exposed the dangerous price of ignoring the rights of older people. Never before in history have so many older people been living, and life expectancy in every region is increasing. Human Rights Watch works to improve the lives of older people today and in the future.
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September 19, 2025
New Treaty Should Combat Age Discrimination Against Older People in Employment
HRW Oral Statement - Item 3 General Debate - HRC60
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June 17, 2025
Saudi Arabia: Prisoner, 70, Dies After Medical Neglect
UN Expert Denied Access to Older Detainees Despite Official Invitation
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April 3, 2025
UN: Treaty on Older People’s Rights Moves Ahead
Proposed International Instrument Will Strengthen Protections for a Population at Risk
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April 3, 2025
Argentina: Abusive Response to Protest
Investigate Use of Force; Respect Judiciary; Review Anti-Protests Protocol
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March 24, 2025
Germany: Social Security Failing to Protect Rights
New Government Should Act to Address Poverty, Gender Inequality
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January 30, 2025
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
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
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October 4, 2024
Witness: “It Took Me Over 30 Years to Come Out. I Stopped Crying.”
Honoring African LGBT Activist Yaa Sissi on International Day of Older Persons
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