​Age equality. Ageism
Demographic change is resulting in unprecedented numbers of older people worldwide. The global population aged 60 years or over is about a billion, and expected to double by 2050, when it is projected to reach nearly 2.1 billion.
Thereby, greater numbers of people are affected directly by age discrimination and ageism every day. 
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We fight for equal rights at all ages. All people, no matter their age, have the right to live in dignity. Our work on age equality uses human rights principles, norms and ethics to challenge the practices of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination.
We all age differently and some of us face combined forms of inequalities based on our age but also gender, ethnic origin, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and others.
Institutional ageism refers to the laws, rules, social norms, policies and practices of institutions that unfairly restrict opportunities and systematically disadvantage individuals because of their age.
Interpersonal ageism arises in interactions between two or more individuals.
Self-directed ageism occurs when ageism is internalised and turned against oneself.
Additionally, older people need adequate income support as they age, opportunities to engage in decent employment should they wish to remain active, and access to appropriate health and social services, including long-term care. The higher number of women living into very old age also presents a major challenge for policy-makers. The lack of policies to address these issues is condemning millions of older people to a life of poverty instead of recognising the active economic and social contributions they can make to their families, communities and society as a whole.
MAKE HISTORY: SIGN 'THE AGE WITH RIGHTS' PETITION ! 

The Global Alliance on the Rights of Older Persons (GAROP) has launched a petition urging world leaders to start drafting a United Nations Convention of Older People’s Rights without any further delay.
​We invite you to sign and share this petition to promote a world where we can all #Age with Rights!  

​TIME to MOVE ON! 
SIGN & SHARE THE PETITION

For over 13 years, the United Nations (UN) has been discussing ways to strengthen the protection of our human rights in older age. More than 800 documents submitted to the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG) have provided the necessary evidence on the need to develop a comprehensive human rights convention on the rights older persons. 
​Read more on the added value of a UN Convention
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Finally, 01/10/2024, UN does something:
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