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Rights of Older Persons
The International Longevity Centre Canada (ILC-Canada) is an independent think tank created in 2015 and situated in Ottawa, Ontario.
Our mission is to propose ideas and guidance for policies addressing population aging based on international and domestic research and practice with a view to bettering the lives of Canadians.
We do this through a human rights lens, through knowledge development and exchange, recommendations of evidence-based polices, social mobilization, and networking.
International Longevity Centre Canada
Canadian Coalition Against Ageism
The Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) is a nation-wide social change movement to eliminate ageism against older people while protecting and strengthening their human rights.
ILC Canada’s written submission to UN HRC58 calling for an inter-governmental working group to elaborate on a UN Convention on the rights of older persons and for the drafting of a Convention
3C Resolution adopted by the UN
The adoption of the 3C resolution by consensus at the UN General Assembly represents an essential step forward in recognizing the human rights of older persons globally. This resolution marks a notable milestone, emphasizing the need for protecting the dignity, inclusion, and safety of older individuals and acknowledging the growing and complex challenges they face worldwide. It calls for systematic and comprehensive actions across healthcare, social integration, and economic security to address these needs.
While this resolution sets a promising foundation, there remain significant steps to establish a binding UN convention specifically protecting older persons' rights. The extensive groundwork laid by initiatives like the Decade of Healthy Ageing and the Madrid International Plan of Action reflects steady progress; however, achieving a binding framework will demand persistent advocacy, alignment among member states, and deeper integration of these issues within national and international policy agendas.
For Canadians and Canada, active participation and leadership in this process are critical. Organizations like the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) and ILC Canada, alongside our partners, play a pivotal role in ensuring this movement progresses effectively and inclusively. Together, we must strive to maintain the momentum needed to realize a comprehensive human rights framework for older persons, contributing to a future where these rights are universally upheld.
Read the full resolution here.
34th UN International Day of Older Persons Celebration
CCAA and ILCC were in New York City on Monday, October 7, 2024 to participate in the International Day of Older Persons Celebration.
This year’s theme is “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide.”
What’s New
What is Ageism?
Ageism 101: A Primer on Ageism Against Older Persons
Ageism is a form of discrimination and stereotyping based on age, which predominantly affects older individuals.
ILCC and CCAA have assembled this 2-page fact sheet about ageism.
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