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UN Network on Ageing Newsletter-Issue 36
New web-site of the UN Programme on Ageing
The newly designed web-site provides information about global demographic ageing and older persons around the world as well as a variety of ageing-related UN documents, publications, events and meetings.
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".
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".
UN Network on Ageing Newsletter-Issue 53
United Nations Human Rights Council Appoints Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of All Human Rights by Older Persons
On 8 May 2014, the Council appointed Ms. Rosita Kornfeld-Matte (Chile) as Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of All Human Rights by Older Persons. This appointment was established by Human Rights Council resolution 24/20. Click here to find out more about Ms. Kornfeld-Matte's experience as well as her mandate for the next three years.
UN Network on Ageing Newsletter-Issue 50
Fourth Working Session of the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) on Ageing for the Purpose of Strengthening the Protection of the Human Rights of Older Persons
The Fourth Session of the OEWG is scheduled to take place from 12 to 15 August 2013 in New York at UN Headquarters and will commence daily at 10:00 am. Modalities for participation of NGOs, online pre-registration and application for accreditation are now available online.