3C resolution adopted by the UN

The 3C resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly by consensus and represents a significant step forward in the global recognition of the human rights of older persons. This resolution emphasizes the protection, inclusion, and dignity of older persons, acknowledging the growing global aging population and the multifaceted challenges they face. It calls for systemic, comprehensive actions to safeguard older persons’ human rights across critical domains such as healthcare, social integration, and economic security.

The potential for this resolution to lead to the creation of a UN convention on the rights of older persons is promising, given the extensive groundwork already laid. The conclusion of the Open-ended Working Group on Ageing, which focused on advancing this goal, highlights the increasing global commitment to these issues. The resolution also underscores the need for continued global cooperation, particularly through robust intergovernmental and civil society partnerships.

While support for advancing the human rights of older persons is clear, the establishment of a binding UN convention would require additional advocacy, alignment among member states, and deeper integration of these issues into national and international policies. The current momentum, bolstered by initiatives such as the Decade of Healthy Ageing and reviews of the Madrid International Plan of Action, demonstrates steady progress. However, achieving a comprehensive, legally binding convention will necessitate further steps. The continued work of organizations like CCAA and ILC Canada, alongside our partners, is essential to ensuring that this process advances efficiently and effectively, driving the necessary actions for the human rights of older persons to be fully realized.

Read the full resolution here.