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United Nations discusses international treaty to prevent discrimination against the elderly
The article discusses the United Nations' efforts to develop an international treaty aimed at protecting the rights of older adults from discrimination, especially given the rising average life expectancy and the expectation that those over 65 will comprise 20% of the world's population within 50 years. Argentina led a week's-long discussion in Geneva, involving countries such as Brazil, Slovenia, the Philippines, and Gambia, with the goal of establishing a framework that upholds the dignity and protects the rights of the elderly, offering safeguards against covert discrimination, including violations that could reach physical harm or inhumane restraining measures. Currently, there is no international treaty specifically addressing age discrimination, and negotiations face difficulties in reaching a final agreement, with concerns that it could take years to finalize. The initiative highlights the need for policy reforms and addressing age-related stereotypes that lead to unfair age-related restrictions, such as mandatory retirement ages and reduced screenings for early cancer detection among seniors. The international community also faces ongoing challenges, especially with increasing mortality among the elderly due to COVID-19 and heatwaves, which further emphasize the necessity for more protective rights, support, and care.
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