A global shield is being built. 🛡️ ILC-Canada is tracking the UN’s new working group as they begin drafting a binding convention for the rights of older persons.

#UNConvention #HumanRights
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At #CAG2025, #ILCC & #CCAA led a workshop on Why We Need a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons — calling for global action and Canadian leadership.
Thank you to Laura, Barbara & Olive for their powerful contributions.
#UNConvention #HumanRights #AgeInclusion

ILCC is strengthening international connections at the The International Federation on Ageing Conference. Here's Dr. Kiran Rabheru with Julie Byles (ILC-Australia) and David Sinclair (ILC-UK). #Ageing2025 #CCAAgeism #ILCCanada #UNConvention

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ILCC is strengthening international connections at the The International Federation on Ageing Conference. Here's Dr. Kiran Rabheru with Julie Byles (ILC-Australia) and David Sinclair (ILC-UK). #Ageing2025 #CCAAgeism #ILCCanada #UNConvention

https://www.ifaconf.ngo/

More from The International Federation on Ageing Conference in South Africa. Dr. Kiran Rabheru presented "End-of-Life Care as a Human Right: Ensuring Dignity and Agency in the Final Chapter" #Ageing2025 #CCAAgeism #ILCCanada #UNConvention

https://www.ifaconf.ngo/

More from The International Federation on Ageing Conference in South Africa. Dr. Kiran Rabheru presented "End-of-Life Care as a Human Right: Ensuring Dignity and Agency in the Final Chapter" #Ageing2025 #CCAAgeism #ILCCanada #UNConvention

https://www.ifaconf.ngo/

ILC-Canada is representing Canada on the global stage at the The International Federation on Ageing Conference in South Africa. Seen here ILCC's Margaret Gillis presents the Ambassador Julia Alvarez Human Rights Award.

#Ageing2025 #CCAAgeism #ILCCanada #UNConvention

ILC-Canada is representing Canada on the global stage at the The International Federation on Ageing Conference in South Africa. Seen here ILCC's Margaret Gillis presents the Ambassador Julia Alvarez Human Rights Award.

#Ageing2025 #CCAAgeism #ILCCanada #UNConvention

More from The International Federation on Ageing Conference in South Africa. Margaret Gillis joined the panel discussion "Advancing Human Rights form Ageing Populations: Global Perspectives and Local Actions" #Ageing2025 #CCAAgeism #ILCCanada #UNConvention

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More from The International Federation on Ageing Conference in South Africa. Margaret Gillis joined the panel discussion "Advancing Human Rights form Ageing Populations: Global Perspectives and Local Actions" #Ageing2025 #CCAAgeism #ILCCanada #UNConvention

https://www.ifaconf.ngo/

The IFA Conference in South Africa is underway. Here's a few shots of the ILC team at the opening ceremonies. #Ageing2025 #CCAAgeism #ILCCanada #UNConvention

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The IFA Conference in South Africa is underway. Here's a few shots of the ILC team at the opening ceremonies. #Ageing2025 #CCAAgeism #ILCCanada #UNConvention

https://cstu.io/131134

Many older people face discrimination in health care, employment, and access to justice, just for being older.
A UN Convention would create global accountability to protect against age-based discrimination.
Human rights don’t retire with age.
#UNConvention #RightsMatter #ILCCanada

Civil society demands a MAJOR overhaul of IDC governance—a #UNConvention on IDC to hold states accountable, democratize IDC decision making & protect aid commitments. #FfD4People

✨Thank you to all who joined us for our seminar, ‘A UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons’ hosted with Age International. We discussed how a new UN convention could protect older people's rights, and the challenges & opportunities ahead in the UK & internationally.

#HumanRights #UNConvention

celebration of the historic milestone for the rights of older persons

Historic milestone for the rights of older persons. UN Sets up working group to draft a new human rights convention

Historic Win for Older Persons’ Rights! 🎉🧓👴

The UN Human Rights Council has agreed by consensus to create a working group to draft a #UNConvention protecting older persons’ rights. This is a major step toward a legally binding treaty!

📢 More info: bit.ly/43DLp4W

#AWorld4AllAges #AGEwithRights

ILCC President Margaret Gillis address the UN Human Rights Council 58 on the need for a UN convention on the rights of older persons.

https://youtu.be/blzzKRGart4

#UNHumanRightsCouncil #AgingRights #UNConvention

ILCC President Margaret Gillis address the UN Human Rights Council 58 on the need for a UN convention on the rights of older persons.

https://youtu.be/blzzKRGart4

#UNHumanRightsCouncil #AgingRights #UNConvention

768th Meeting, 32nd Session, Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Consideration of Canada

Advocates across Canada worked hard to ensure that the voices of persons with disabilities were heard on the international stage. We will share key takeaways from the review soon.
Watch the review here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1n...
#CRPD #DisabilityRights #UNConvention #Inclusion

768th Meeting, 32nd Session, Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Consideration of Canada

This is a crucial moment to amplify the voices of persons with disabilities and advocate for stronger legal protections. Watch here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1n...

#CRPD #DisabilityRights #Canada #UNConvention #Accessibility #HumanRights

#LawOfTheSea #InternationalMaritimeLaw #UNConvention #UNCLOS #MaritimeBoundaries #FreedomOfNavigation #MaritimeLawPrinciples #MaritimeJurisdiction #SeaLawRegulations #MPFPR #RuleofLaw #HumanRights

UN General Assembly adopts landmark convention on cybercrime UN General Assembly adopts landmark convention on cybercrime

The UN General Assembly adopts a landmark convention on cybercrime! 🌐⚖️ Aimed at strengthening international cooperation and combating cyber threats, this marks a major step in global cybercrime prevention. #CyberCrime #GlobalSecurity #UNConvention

State of the nation at #unconvention