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Access to Justice at the Intersection of Disability and Older Age: A Moderated Discussion
worldwide/virtualAccess to Justice at the Intersection of Disability and Older Age This event includes a dynamic high-level moderated discussion between two UN experts, the UN Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of all Human Rights by Older Persons, Ms. Claudia Mahler, and the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Mr. Gerard Quinn. Time will
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Access to Justice at the Intersection of Disability and Older Age: A Moderated Discussion
worldwide/virtualAccess to Justice at the Intersection of Disability and Older Age This event includes a dynamic high-level moderated discussion between two UN experts, the UN Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of all Human Rights by Older Persons, Ms. Claudia Mahler, and the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Mr. Gerard Quinn. Time will
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The Critical Roles of Geriatric Nursing and a Focus on Health Education in Improving Future Care of Older People
worldwide/virtualIFA Global Cafe: In Conversation with Dr. Tara A. Cortes “The critical roles of geriatric nursing, and how professionals need to focus on education of health to improve the future care of older people" The current COVID-19 pandemic calls out the need for significant changes in both the systems and delivery of health and social
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The Critical Roles of Geriatric Nursing and a Focus on Health Education in Improving Future Care of Older People
worldwide/virtualIFA Global Cafe: In Conversation with Dr. Tara A. Cortes “The critical roles of geriatric nursing, and how professionals need to focus on education of health to improve the future care of older people" The current COVID-19 pandemic calls out the need for significant changes in both the systems and delivery of health and social
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Lessons and Actions From the 11th Session of the UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing
worldwide/virtualIFA Global Cafe: In Conversation with Ms. Margaret Gillis "The Lessons and Actions From the 11th Session of the UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing" As part of the 11th Session of the United Nations Open-ended Working Group on Ageing, the important side-event entitled "The Impact of COVID-19 on the Human Rights of Older Persons:
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Lessons and Actions From the 11th Session of the UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing
worldwide/virtualIFA Global Cafe: In Conversation with Ms. Margaret Gillis "The Lessons and Actions From the 11th Session of the UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing" As part of the 11th Session of the United Nations Open-ended Working Group on Ageing, the important side-event entitled "The Impact of COVID-19 on the Human Rights of Older Persons:
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Women Working Towards Later Life: Expectations and Inspirations
VirtualRegister Here: https://bit.ly/NGO_CSW66_Reg Preparing for longevity is important for everyone, but particularly women—who not only live longer than men, but also face unique challenges throughout life. Economic empowerment of women and girls have come a long way, but when it comes to older age, there is still a trail left to blaze. This interactive event
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Women Working Towards Later Life: Expectations and Inspirations
VirtualRegister Here: https://bit.ly/NGO_CSW66_Reg Preparing for longevity is important for everyone, but particularly women—who not only live longer than men, but also face unique challenges throughout life. Economic empowerment of women and girls have come a long way, but when it comes to older age, there is still a trail left to blaze. This interactive event
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
worldwide/virtualThis year's observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) at 1:30pm (NYC time) on June 15 coincides with the fourth review of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Ministerial Conference on Ageing in Rome, Italy. While there will be an in-person WEAAD
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
worldwide/virtualThis year's observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) at 1:30pm (NYC time) on June 15 coincides with the fourth review of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Ministerial Conference on Ageing in Rome, Italy. While there will be an in-person WEAAD
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