Mainstreaming knowledge on Ageing: “Virtual Roundtable Series”

UNITAR and its 24 International Training Centers for Authorities and Leaders -CIFAL Global Network-, UN DESA, UNFPA, IOM, UN WOMEN, UNHCR, WHO, ITU, and OHCHR, together with the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse; the International Longevity Centre; the Global Initiative on Ageing Foundation, and the NGO Committee on Ageing (Geneva) have joined efforts to put together five Virtual Roundtable Series as a contribution to inclusive learning through enriching dialogues with different stakeholders.

With the title “Bridging paths towards strengthening protection and participation” these events seek to better understand the current scenario on the thematic; learn from some good practices and challenges; identifying the linkages between the rights of older persons and frontier issues; and recognise possible synergies for strengthening the protection as well as promoting the meaningful participation of older persons in their communities.

Series events:

1. The Human Rights of Older Persons and Frontier Issues: Building capacities for effective protection from multilateral scenarios

26 May 2022             9.00-10.40 (NY time) / 15.00- 16.40 (CET)

See concept note and flier of the event to learn more and participate.

2. Two worlds, same goal: Ongoing efforts at the UN General Assembly and the UN Human Rights Council for the rights of older persons

3. From Engagement to Action in the protection and participation of older persons: Good practices and challenges in the implementation of the recommendations accepted by States in revision mechanisms/Conventions

4. Voices from the ground: Advocacy and action for protection and participation of older persons

5. UN in the field: Empowerment and alignment in the work to strengthen protection and participation of older persons

See the concept note of the Roundtable Series.