The 14th session of the UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG) is taking place between 20-24th May 2024 in New York. It is a critical time for civil society to maintain pressure for the adoption of a United Nations’ Convention on the rights of older people.
This year’s OEWG session will focus on two new focus areas, namely :
- Accessibility, infrastructure and habitat (transport, housing and access)
- Participation in the public life and in decision-making processes
In addition to these topics, the OEWG will discuss normative content for the development of a possible international standard on the protection of the rights of older people, on the following focus areas:
- Social Inclusion
- Right to Health and Access to Health Services
Registrations are open for civil society organisations (NGOs) until 10 May.
AGE participation
The President of AGE Platform Europe, Heidrun Mollenkopf, will speak on 22 May in the afternoon and our colleague, Nena Georgantzi, AGE Human Rights Manager, will be among the panellists in the morning session on 21 May.
Together with BAGSO, AGE member in Germany, we are also organizing a side event on 20th May on the role of the EU in the promotion of human rights. You can read more on our joint event here.
