Published in Medicine, Conflict and Survival (Ahead of Print, 2026)

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BackgroundHuman rights frameworks often presume a person who can clearly communicate choices, consistently express preferences, independently assert their will, and actively participate in decisions a...

The Intergovernmental Working Group on older persons is an open-ended intergovernmental body.It has been established with the mandate to elaborate a legally binding instrument on the human rights of o...

BackgroundGlobal population ageing is transforming societies at an unprecedented pace. Increasing numbers of older persons live with frailty, chronic illness, disability, cognitive impairment, or grow...

Gemeinsam mit dem BMBFSFJ veranstaltet das Institut eine Auftaktveranstaltung zu einem UN-Prozess, bei dem die Rechte Älterer gestärkt werden sollen

BackgroundPursuant to Resolution 58/13, the Human Rights Council has called upon the working group to take into account the inputs from all stakeholders and it invites States, relevant United Nations ...

Claudia Mahler arbeitet bei den Vereinten Nationen. Sie achtet auf die Rechte von älteren Menschen. Sie hat einen Bericht geschrieben. In dem Bericht geht es um die Menschen-Rechte für ältere Frauen. ...

BackgroundUnder international human rights law, States have the obligation to protect individuals against human rights abuses within their territory and/or jurisdiction by third parties, including bus...

BackgroundUnder international human rights law, States have the obligation to protect individuals against human rights abuses within their territory and/or jurisdiction by third parties, including bus...

A platform to explore how policy, legal standards, and social investment can respond to the challenges of ageing populations across Europe.

In diesem Bericht zeigt die Unabhängige Expertin der Vereinten Nationen für den Genuss aller Menschenrechte durch ältere Menschen, Claudia Mahler, die besonderen Herausforderungen auf, mit denen älter...

In parts of Europe, nursing homes use physical restraints on residents, citing safety. But experts warn of harm.

Ms. Claudia Mahler, Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, reflects on the WSS2 that took place in Doha, Qatar from 4 to 6 November 2025

Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Committee.

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

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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...

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 ...

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