Global Alliance
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Secretariat of the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People. Supporting members around the world in our work towards a new UN convention on the rights of older people.
Our #AgeWithRights #GlobalRally2026 week closes today. We will continue to post photos and videos in the run-up to the UN #IGWG meeting in Geneva on 18-20th Feb.
Huge thanks to all who mobilised and supported our call for #EqualVoicesEqualRights in the negotiation of the new UN convention!
Huge thanks to all who mobilised and supported our call for #EqualVoicesEqualRights in the negotiation of the new UN convention!
February 7, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Our #AgeWithRights #GlobalRally2026 week closes today. We will continue to post photos and videos in the run-up to the UN #IGWG meeting in Geneva on 18-20th Feb.
Huge thanks to all who mobilised and supported our call for #EqualVoicesEqualRights in the negotiation of the new UN convention!
Huge thanks to all who mobilised and supported our call for #EqualVoicesEqualRights in the negotiation of the new UN convention!
💪Amazing to see this mobilisation in Nepal for the #AgeWithRights #GlobalRally2026. Ageing Nepal coordinated a large gathering of older people calling for #EqualVoicesEqualRights in the drafting and negotiation of the UN convention and multistakeholder dialogue.
February 5, 2026 at 6:47 AM
💪Amazing to see this mobilisation in Nepal for the #AgeWithRights #GlobalRally2026. Ageing Nepal coordinated a large gathering of older people calling for #EqualVoicesEqualRights in the drafting and negotiation of the UN convention and multistakeholder dialogue.
What should a UN convention on the rights of older people look like? Today as part of our #GlobalRally2026 we released a paper to stimulate discussion on the conceptual framework, underlying principles and possible scope of a new convention.
Read more: rightsofolderpeople.org/content-of-a...
Read more: rightsofolderpeople.org/content-of-a...
February 3, 2026 at 3:52 PM
What should a UN convention on the rights of older people look like? Today as part of our #GlobalRally2026 we released a paper to stimulate discussion on the conceptual framework, underlying principles and possible scope of a new convention.
Read more: rightsofolderpeople.org/content-of-a...
Read more: rightsofolderpeople.org/content-of-a...
Our #GlobalRally2026 kicks off today - a week of coordinated global mobilisation for the #AgeWithRights campaign.
We are insisting on older people's full participation in the drafting of the UN convention at all stages.
Repost to show your solidarity! #EqualVoicesEqualRights
We are insisting on older people's full participation in the drafting of the UN convention at all stages.
Repost to show your solidarity! #EqualVoicesEqualRights
February 1, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Our #GlobalRally2026 kicks off today - a week of coordinated global mobilisation for the #AgeWithRights campaign.
We are insisting on older people's full participation in the drafting of the UN convention at all stages.
Repost to show your solidarity! #EqualVoicesEqualRights
We are insisting on older people's full participation in the drafting of the UN convention at all stages.
Repost to show your solidarity! #EqualVoicesEqualRights
Why a Global Rally? Because older people must have equal voice and participation in drafting the new UN convention. Older people's rights must be respected. Join us from 1-7 February! #AgeWithRights #EqualVoicesEqualRights
January 9, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Why a Global Rally? Because older people must have equal voice and participation in drafting the new UN convention. Older people's rights must be respected. Join us from 1-7 February! #AgeWithRights #EqualVoicesEqualRights
📢This #HumanRightsDay we announce the Global Rally 2026! From 1–7 Feb, advocates will unite around the world to call for a strong UN convention with the full participation of older people. Read our statement and join us! rightsofolderpeople.org/global-rally... #AgeWithRights #GlobalRally2026
December 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM
📢This #HumanRightsDay we announce the Global Rally 2026! From 1–7 Feb, advocates will unite around the world to call for a strong UN convention with the full participation of older people. Read our statement and join us! rightsofolderpeople.org/global-rally... #AgeWithRights #GlobalRally2026
We are following the Human Rights Council's pledging event now - candidate State, Slovenia, emphasised their support for older person's rights. This will be vital as work commences soon on a new legally binding instrument! #AgeWithRights @ishr.ch @amnesty.org
September 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
We are following the Human Rights Council's pledging event now - candidate State, Slovenia, emphasised their support for older person's rights. This will be vital as work commences soon on a new legally binding instrument! #AgeWithRights @ishr.ch @amnesty.org
📢 The #WEAAD2025 side event of #HRC59 focusing on 'Addressing Abuse of Older Persons in Institutions' will start at 12pm CET today in Room XXVII at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Click here to follow live online! ungeneva-vc.webex.com/ungeneva-vc/...
Click here to follow live online! ungeneva-vc.webex.com/ungeneva-vc/...
June 19, 2025 at 7:24 AM
📢 The #WEAAD2025 side event of #HRC59 focusing on 'Addressing Abuse of Older Persons in Institutions' will start at 12pm CET today in Room XXVII at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Click here to follow live online! ungeneva-vc.webex.com/ungeneva-vc/...
Click here to follow live online! ungeneva-vc.webex.com/ungeneva-vc/...
Today on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD2025, we stand in solidarity with our members world-wide who are raising awareness and tackling these rights violations.
A new UN convention on the rights of older persons must fully address elder abuse so we can all #AgeWithRights.
A new UN convention on the rights of older persons must fully address elder abuse so we can all #AgeWithRights.
June 15, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Today on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD2025, we stand in solidarity with our members world-wide who are raising awareness and tackling these rights violations.
A new UN convention on the rights of older persons must fully address elder abuse so we can all #AgeWithRights.
A new UN convention on the rights of older persons must fully address elder abuse so we can all #AgeWithRights.
📢🗓️Don't miss this commemoration of #WEAAD2025 on 16th June 13:15-14:45 ET organised by INPEA and UNDESA, 'Addressing Abuse of Older Adults in Long Terms Care Facilities: Through Data and Action'. GAROP is proud to co-sponsor this event.
Register here to join on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/.../register...
Register here to join on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/.../register...
June 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
📢🗓️Don't miss this commemoration of #WEAAD2025 on 16th June 13:15-14:45 ET organised by INPEA and UNDESA, 'Addressing Abuse of Older Adults in Long Terms Care Facilities: Through Data and Action'. GAROP is proud to co-sponsor this event.
Register here to join on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/.../register...
Register here to join on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/.../register...
📢On 3 April the Human Rights Council agreed to start drafting a new UN convention on older persons' rights! Read our reaction to this historic moment: bit.ly/4jvh7ph
Follow us for updates about this drafting process and the active participation of older persons and civil society! #AgeWithRights
Follow us for updates about this drafting process and the active participation of older persons and civil society! #AgeWithRights
May 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
📢On 3 April the Human Rights Council agreed to start drafting a new UN convention on older persons' rights! Read our reaction to this historic moment: bit.ly/4jvh7ph
Follow us for updates about this drafting process and the active participation of older persons and civil society! #AgeWithRights
Follow us for updates about this drafting process and the active participation of older persons and civil society! #AgeWithRights