UN expert to assess human rights situation of older persons in Slovenia | Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)

United Nations Independent Expert Rosa Kornfeld-Matte will carry out her first official visit to Slovenia from 17 to 21 November 2014 to assess the human rights situation of older persons in the country.

"Older persons in Slovenia represent a significant and rapidly growing segment of society," Ms. Kornfeld-Matte said. "This visit will allow me to discuss the policies adopted by the Slovenian authorities to ensure the active and effective participation of older persons in the fullest spectrum of social life."

"I am particularly interested to learn more about the new strategy Solidarity, Good Intergenerational Relations and Quality Active Aging, which is currently being devised," she added.

The Independent Expert noted that the upcoming visit will be an opportunity to identify both, best practices and gaps in the implementation of existing law related to the promotion and protection of the rights of older persons.

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