The Human Rights Council (HRC) holds its thirty fourth regular session from 27 February to 24 March 2017, at the Palais des Nations, in Geneva. Follow all official sessions at webtv.un.org, and on Twitter #HRC34 .

The Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA), 2002, adopted by the Second World Assembly on Ageing, held in Madrid from 8 to 12 April 2002, requested a systematic review of its implementation as being essential for the Plan’s success in improving the quality of life of older persons.

The review and appraisal of the Madrid Plan of Action takes place every five years.  Member States decided to utilize a unique process of review which involves a participatory “bottom-up” element involving civil society and older persons themselves.

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UNDESA Focal Point on Ageing, AARP and the UN Women for Peace Association will host a luncheon briefing and an evening reception marking the 10th anniversary of the AARP-UN annual Briefing Series.

This year’s event, held during the 61st Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, will examine the age, gender, and care dimensions of work.

Speakers include: Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO, AARP and Sheila Marcelo, CEO, Care.Com.

Drawing attention challenges such as climate change, unemployment and inequality, confronting young people around the world, including in places where peace prevails, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today called for the youth to speak up and share their stories.

The President of the 71st Session of the General Assembly will organize the next consultation on the participation of Indigenous Peoples’ representatives and institutions in relevant United Nations meetings on issues affecting them.

Persons with disabilities and disabilities and disability issues were featured at the fifty-fifth session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD55) is currently ongoing at UN Headquarters in New York from 1 to 10 February 2017.

This year’s observance of the International Day of Families focuses on the role of families and family-oriented policies in promoting education and overall well-being of their members. In particular, the Day is to raise awareness of the role of families in promoting early childhood education and lifelong learning opportunities for children and youth. The Day will highlight the importance of all caregivers in families, be it parents, grandparents or siblings and the importance of parental education for the welfare of children.