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Silvia from Portugal joins the #AgeWithRights #GlobalRally2026 and calls for everyone to become activists and participate in the drafting of the new UN convention!
#EqualVoicesEqualRights
Watch the message here: youtu.be/3oUnQu17kkM
Honoured to speak at the #AgeWithRights Rally on dementia & human rights—timely as the UN begins drafting a new Convention.
Key principles:
🟣 Dignity & autonomy
🟣 Confronting ageism
🟣 Equity incl. support for caregivers
Thanks to @AgeKnowble & Margaret Young!
"As representatives of civil society and NGOs of and for older people we are demanding that our voices will be heard. We expect to contribute in a significant way to the drafting of the text" says Heidrun of BAGSO, Germany - a powerful message for #AgeWithRights #GlobalRally2026
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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!
"Across every region, people are raising their voices calling for #EqualVoicesEqualRights and to ensure older persons and their organisations are meaningfully included in shaping the convention" says Margaret Young of Age Knowble for #AgeWithRights #GlobalRally2026
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💪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.
"In Spain we are going to build participatory instruments in which the voice of older persons is present from the very beginning" says Mayte Sancho Castiello for #AgeWithRights #GlobalRally2026
Thank you @imserso.bsky.social for your commitment to #EqualVoicesEqualRights !
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La Convención ONU sobre los Derechos de las Personas Mayores es la herramienta esencial para que envejecer con dignidad sea un derecho y no un privilegio.
#EnvejecerConDerechos #AgeWithRights
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Entrevista a Alejandro Bonilla.
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"We call for older people to be at the heart of the drafting and negotiating of a UN convention. This meaningful participation is essential to ensure the convention is ambitious and effective" says Dr. Asha Vijai Rao of India for the #AgeWithRights #GlobalRally2026
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Los #DerechosHumanos no tienen fecha de caducidad. La futura Convención de derechos de las Personas Mayores es la herramienta para que envejecer con dignidad sea un derecho y no un privilegio.
#AgeWithRights #OEWG
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"Nothing about older people without older people. Participation is essential. Older people must be involved in shaping the policies and decisions that concern them" says @debattista.bsky.social
Thank you Malta for supporting our #AgeWithRights #GlobalRally2026 this week!
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Photo shows a group of older people in Kenya outside next to a building holding up an Age With Rights Global Rally 2026 campaign banner.
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
Help us build a #WorldforAllAges 🌍
A new UN Convention to protect human rights in old age is about to be drafted. 🎥 Watch the 1-min video to discover why the support of all generations is key.
👉 More info: www.age-platform.eu/un-convention-on-the-human-rights-of-older-persons
#AgewithRights
"A UN convention must be drafted with the meaningful and effective participation of all civil society, and be inclusive of older people at every stage" says Marta, GAROP Co-chair.
This is the moment - support our rally for #EqualVoicesEqualRights #AgeWithRights
Watch here: youtu.be/0MgiR1hTnZA
Our #GlobalRally2026 is building solidarity and awareness around our rights in older age.
Lusungu from Malawi says 'Older people deserve to #AgeWithRights, respect and dignity. We stand in unity with older persons world-wide.'
Listen to Lusungu's full message: youtu.be/sSXe_RFn6fg
"The UN resolution in 2025 was a historic milestone. As the Spanish government, we will rally for a UN convention - it is the moment!" says Manuel Veguín García of
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Thank you Manuel for this #GlobalRally2026 video statement!: youtu.be/W4I64dzWE3I
#AgeWithRights
Why is our #GlobalRally2026 so important?
Because we need the new UN convention on older people's rights to be strong, ambitious and effective, explains João Iotti of ILC Brazil.
#AgeWithRights is a commitment to present and future generations!
Watch João's video here: youtu.be/JgTr6BhHxw0
Image shows an older woman in Nigeria holding an Age With Rights campaign banner surrounded by other older women. Caption reads 'Global Rally, 1-7 February 2026, rightsofolderpeople.org'
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
🌍Our GAROP Steering Group member, Paulette Metang,
of ACAMAGE in Cameroon welcomes the #GlobalRally2026 and urges govts to ensure older people have equal voice throughout the entire negotiation process for a UN Convention!💪
Full message here:
youtube.com/shorts/q2KHV...
#AgeWithRights
Thank you to Rigbe Gebrehawaria for supporting the #GlobalRally2026 & calling on govts to demonstrate leadership at the February IGWG meeting!
We should leverage Africa's valuable experience & amplify older people's voices from Africa in this process
#AgeWithRights
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👏Thank you to @olderpersons.bsky.social for this powerful message calling for active participation in #GlobalRally2026!
We need to mobilise for a strong UN convention and the full participation of older persons.
Watch, share, get involved! #AgeWithRights
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Photo shows a group of older women in Liberia walking in a street and carrying banners. Caption reads 'Global Rally 1-7th February 2026. #EqualVoicesEqualRights #AgeWithRights
📢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
It’s #AgeismAwarenessDay! Let’s celebrate aging, challenge bias & create change - for everyone, at every age. #AgeismAwarenessWeek #AgeWithRights https://ccaageism.ca/ageism-awareness-2025/
It’s #AgeismAwarenessDay! Let’s celebrate aging, challenge bias & create change - for everyone, at every age. #AgeismAwarenessWeek #AgeWithRights https://ccaageism.ca/ageism-awareness-2025/
On #UNIDOP2025, voices came together at the UN to spotlight older persons as leaders + change-makers.
Proud to be alongside:
Gabrielle Gallant (NIA)
Claudia Mahler (UN Expert)
Margaret Gillis (ILC Canada)
Kahir Lalji (HelpAge/ILC)
Zannat Reza (HelpAge)
#AgeWithRights #EndAgeism
What is ageism?
🧠 Stereotypes
💢 Prejudice
🚫 Discrimination
It shows up in systems, relationships & even self-perception. It affects healthcare, work, & justice.
Ending ageism = building an equitable society for all.
#AgeismAwarenessWeek #AgeWithRights #EndAgeism #AgeismAwarenessWeek
What is ageism?
🧠 Stereotypes
💢 Prejudice
🚫 Discrimination
It shows up in systems, relationships & even self-perception. It affects healthcare, work, & justice.
Ending ageism = building an equitable society for all.
#AgeismAwarenessWeek #AgeWithRights #EndAgeism #AgeismAwarenessWeek
📢'It's not a matter of welfare but of human rights' - Dr. Amara talks about older persons' experience in Nigeria in this statement for #IDOP2025 and #HRC60. We need the full and equal participation of older persons in the drafting of the new treaty! #AgeWithRights
📽️ youtube.com/shorts/56NH-...
☮ Like this if you agree! Every person deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and fairness – at any age. Let’s create a more inclusive society together. Join the movement to #StopAgeism: https://cstu.io/261bf3
#CCAAgeism
#AgeWithRights
☮ Like this if you agree! Every person deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and fairness – at any age. Let’s create a more inclusive society together. Join the movement to #StopAgeism: https://cstu.io/261bf3
#CCAAgeism
#AgeWithRights
