The Global Alliance

Established in 2011, the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People was born out of the need to strengthen the rights and voice of older people globally.

Why do we need a convention for older people?

Age discrimination and ageism are tolerated across the world, and older people experience discrimination and the violation of their rights at family, community and institutional levels.

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GAROP election results

Our members have voted and the results of the recent GAROP Steering Group elections are now confirmed. The five available places have been filled. Visit our Who We Are page to see the current full list of elected and serving Steering Group members.

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In Our Own Words

In Our Own Words is a new report from the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People (GAROP) in which older people talk about the ageism, discrimination and denial of human rights that they are subjected to in their everyday life.

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Calendar of events and meetings

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January 28 - February 03
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  • 28
    28.January.Sunday
    No events
  • 29
    29.January.Monday
    No events
  • 30
    30.January.Tuesday

    Lunchtime Seminar: 'Basics on Ageism'

    13:00 -15:00
    2018.01.30
    NGO Committee on Ageing Geneva

    The objectives of this event are to gain common terminology and clarity on the phenomenon of ageism and to give participants an opportunity to speak freely about this topic. The event will feature contributions from the International Labour Organisation and the World Health Organisation.

  • 31
    31.January.Wednesday

    GAROP webinar: The Right to Autonomy and Independence in Older Age

    All day
    2018.01.31
    GAROP

    The next GAROP webinar will take place on Wednesday 31st January at 12:00 GMT. The webinar will focus on older people’s right to autonomy and independence and is organised in partnership with the International Federation on Ageing.

    Click here to register.

  • 01
    01.February.Thursday
    No events
  • 02
    02.February.Friday
    No events
  • 03
    03.February.Saturday
    No events