Madam Chair, Ambassador Squeff, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Colleagues and friends, I am very pleased to have this opportunity to join in this urgent conversation face-to-face with you here...

GENEVA (4 March 2022) – UN human rights experts today called for the protection of those with disabilities and older people caught up in the violence in Ukraine, saying they face heightened risk of...

The present report, submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 48/3, provides an analytical overview of normative standards and obligations under international law in relation to the promotion and protection of the human rights of older persons.

My greetings to all of you. This has been an important meeting. The International Federation on Aging plays a key role in advancing the rights of older people – an issue that should be viewed as...

Helsinki, Finland, 4 November 2021 Members of the Press and Media Representatives, Ladies and Gentlemen, In my capacity as United Nations Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by...

HELSINKI (4 November 2021) - Finland has a commendable social protection and social care system for older persons, but needs to recognize they are not a homogenous group and do more to serve their...

GENEVA (25 October 2021) - UN human rights expert Claudia Mahler will carry out an official visit to Finland from 26 October to 4 November 2021 to assess the human rights situation for older people in...