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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Europe/Central Asia
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Russia: Insufficient Home Services for Older People
Gaps in Services Create Risks for Institutionalization, Violate Rights
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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
News
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Russia: Insufficient Home Services for Older People
Gaps in Services Create Risks for Institutionalization, Violate Rights
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German Flood Deaths Highlight Climate Change Risks for People with Disabilities
Inclusive Climate Action and Planning Needed after 12 Perish
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Record Canada Heat Harms Older People and People with Disabilities
Climate Crisis Requires Inclusive Heat Action, Planning, and Response
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US: Prioritize Home, Community-Based Services for Older People
Unique Opportunity for Congress to Help People Continue to Live at Home
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Time for Action to Protect Australia’s Older People
Ensure Adequate Staffing, Person-Centered Support in Aged Care Facilities
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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
