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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · 4d

Der Deutsche Übersetzungsdienst der Vereinten Nationen hat, in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Deutschen Institut für Menschenrechte @dimr.bsky.social, meinen Bericht zu rechtlicher Handlungsfähigkeit älterer Menschen ins Deutsche übersetzt. Vielen Dank!

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Rechts- und Handlungsfähigkeit und Einwilligung nach vorheriger Aufklärung | Deutscher Übersetzungsdienst

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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · 17d

My Interactive Dialogue with Members States on my report on older persons in armed conflicts will start approximately in two hours (circa 10.30am NY time, 4.30pm Geneva time).

Watch live at UN Web TV:
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Third Committee, 9th plenary meeting - General Assembly, 80th session

Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Committee.

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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · 19d

Wonderful news - time to celebrate! #HRC60 renewal of the mandate Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of all #HumanRights by #OlderPersons, including a request to work with the Human Rights Council's Working Group in charge of drafting a legally binding instrument

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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · 20d

Today, the UN Human Rights Council adopted Resolution A/HRC/60/L.15, which extends the mandate of the UN Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of All Human Rights by Older Persons for a period of three years! 🎉

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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · 24d

#IDOP25 I call for stronger protection of the human rights of older persons and recognition of their indispensable role in society, particularly in the context of armed conflicts and peacebuilding

Statement:
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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · Sep 17

Today at 3pm (Geneva time) I'll present my report on social protection to the UN Human Rights Council and engage in an Interactive Dialogue with Member States.

Watch live:
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15th Meeting - 60th Session of Human Rights Council

60th regular session of the Human Rights Council (08 September – 08 October 2025)

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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · Sep 10

I will soon present my report on older persons in #armedconflicts and #peacebuilding to the UN GA. If you would like to find out more, including the part played by older persons in post-conflict recovery and their unique challenges, read more here:

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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · Aug 26

🇲🇾 2024 ended with a country visit to Malaysia, and the report is out now. It spotlights gaps and good practices in protecting the rights of older persons, with concrete steps forward. Terima kasih for the warm welcome and to everyone who shared their time.

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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · Aug 22

Older persons around the world continue to face serious #challenges when it comes to exercising their #rights to social protection and to work. Why? Find out in my recent thematic report:

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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · Aug 21

Lack of physical #access affects older persons’ lives – especially #pensions: long queues, long trips, low literacy, rural distances. We must design services for all.

More in my report on social protection and work:

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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · Aug 20

Globally, more than ¾ of older workers, most of them women, are in informal employment. Result: weak legal protection, hurdles to justice, exclusion from contributory pensions. We need rights-based social protection at all ages. See more in my report on social protection:

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https://docs.un.org/A/HRC/60/24

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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · Aug 19

#Olderpersons worldwide continue to face serious challenges in the enjoyment of their human rights to social protection and to work. In my recent report, I undertake a thematic analysis of the intersection between these two rights and make recommendations

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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · Jul 25

📢 Apply now: UN Human Rights Council mandate:

UN Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of all Human Rights by Older Persons

🗓️ Deadline: 28 Aug 2025, 12:00 CEST

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Nomination, Selection and Appointment of Mandate Holders

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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · Jun 23

@dimr.bsky.social vergibt einen Auftrag zur Erstellung eines englischsprachigen Berichts zur Umsetzung der #Menschenrechte #ältererFrauen in ausgewählten Bereichen auf internationaler Ebene und in Deutschland.

Frist: 18.7.

Infos: www.institut-fuer-menschenrechte.de/das-institut...

Werkvertrag CSW

Aktuelle Ausschreibung des Deutschen Instituts für Menschenrechte

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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · Jun 23

@dimr.bsky.social is advertising a contract for the creation of a report (in English) on the implementation of the #HumanRights of #OlderWomen in selected areas at the international level and in Germany

Deadline: 18 July

Info (German): www.institut-fuer-menschenrechte.de/das-institut...

Werkvertrag CSW

Aktuelle Ausschreibung des Deutschen Instituts für Menschenrechte

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AGE Platform Europe @ageplatformeu.bsky.social · Jun 13

🆕Age Discrimination in EU:Explore the report and recommendations from the policy roundtable hosted by AGE, #ENNHRI, and #Equinet.

This webinar explored the urgent need to strengthen the protection of the human rights of older persons.

👉 www.bit.ly/3ZQ1PEH

#EuropeforAllAges #Ageism #AgeEquality

Age Discrimination in Europe - Report and recommendations
Policy roundtable hosted by AGE, ENNHRI, and Equinet
6th February 2025

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AGE Platform Europe @ageplatformeu.bsky.social · Jun 17

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"#OlderPersons still remain largely invisible in international human rights law due to the lack of recognition of ageism (...)We must continue to raise awareness and promote intergenerational practices across society."

#AGEconf25 #SolidarityBetweenGenerations

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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · Jun 16

As global emergencies proliferate, #olderpersons must not be left behind! Joint statement by several @un-spexperts.bsky.social, including @michaelfakhri.bsky.social @unsrvaw.bsky.social @unwgdawg.bsky.social

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#WEAAD2025 #WEAAD

As global emergencies proliferate, older persons must not be left behind: UN experts

GENEVA (14 June 2024) – UN experts said today the need for a paradigm shift in global emergency responses is clearer than ever, amid new conflicts characterised by disregard for civilian lives, disast...

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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · Jun 16

A new report by @ennhri.bsky.social, @ageplatformeu.bsky.social and #Equinet explores how #Europe can strengthen the protection of the #humanrights of #olderpersons:

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New report outlines ways forward for strengthening rights of older persons - ENNHRI

There is an urgent need to strengthen the protection of the human rights of older persons and to address age-based discrimination in Europe. Earlier this year, a joint ENNHRI, AGE Platform Europe and ...

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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · Jun 13

- Older persons are too often left behind in humanitarian responses.
- Less than 1% of projects target their needs.
- A dedicated international legal instrument is essential.

#WEAAD #AgeingWithDignity #LeaveNoOneBehind

Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · Jun 13

On #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay (15 June), I call for action to protect #OlderPersons from violence, abuse and neglect, particularly in the context of crises and armed conflict.

Read the full statement:

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#WEAAD

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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · Jun 13

#WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay: We all share the responsibility to ensure older persons can live in dignity, even in uncertain times. #OlderPersons are not just victims, they are agents of resilience.

#AgeingWithDignity #WEAAD #LeaveNoOneBehind

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Für Menschenrechte @dimr.bsky.social · Jun 13

#Gewalt gegen ältere Menschen bleibt vielfach unsichtbar: in der #Pflege, im eigenen Zuhause und auch in Institutionen.

Der heutige Welttag gegen die Misshandlung älterer Menschen widmet sich dem Ziel, diese strukturelle Gewalt sichtbar zu machen und konsequent gegen sie vorzugehen.

#Alter #WEAAD

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Für Menschenrechte @dimr.bsky.social · Jun 13

Gewalt im #Alter muss als vielgesichtiges strukturelles Problem anerkannt und entschieden bekämpft werden – in der Politik und in der Gesellschaft insgesamt.

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Ältere vor Gewalt schützen

Gewalt gegen Ältere muss entschieden bekämpft werden. Hierfür fordert das Deutsche Institut für Menschenrechte eine entsprechende UN-Konvention.

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Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert @olderpersons.bsky.social · Jun 13

Ahead of #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay on Sunday, please have a look at my video statement on #OlderPersons in #ArmedConflicts. Older persons are facing violence, especially in armed conflicts, and are often left behind.

#WEAAD #LeaveNoOneBehind #AgeingWithDignity