UN Network on Ageing Newsletter-Issue 35

Commission for Social Development adopts resolution on second review and appraisal of the Madrid Plan
During its 49th session, the Commission for Social Development adopted draft resolution E/CN.5/2011/L.3 entitled "Modalities of the second review and appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing". 

Web-site on the Open-ended Working Group on the Human Rights of Older Persons
A web-site providing information about the newly established Open-ended Working Group on the Human Rights of Older Persons was created and is available here.

Strengthening International and Regional Frameworks to Protect the Human Rights of Older Persons
As a part of 2011 Founder’s Events, American University Washington College of Law presents an expert panel on "Strengthening International and Regional Frameworks to Protect the Human Rights of Older Persons" co-sponsored by the Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law and United Nations Population Fund. The panel will take place on March 17, 9 – 11.30 am in Washington, DC.
For more information, registration, and CLE credit, please visit the event’s webpage: http://www.wcl.american.edu/secle/founders/2011/20110317.cfm

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