GENEVA REFLECTIONS | 30 October 2026
WE CAME. WE DIALOGUED. WE MOVED FORWARD!
After five days of discussions in Geneva, the second session of the
Intergovernmental Working Group on the Human Rights of Older Persons (IGWG2) concludes today.
Governments, national human rights institutions and civil society have exchanged views on the key elements of a future UN Convention, including its principles, catalogue of rights, State obligations, implementation and monitoring.
Civil society was present, coordinated and rose to the challenge! As Ambassador Carlos Mario Foradori, Chair-Rapporteur of IGWG2, reminded us in his opening remarks today, it is time to move “from words to work.”
Differences remain, but our determination to move forward is strong!
Watch the IGWG2 sessions on UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en
Explore GAROP's discussion papers and proposals for the future
Convention:https://rightsofolderpeople.org/content-of-a-convention/
The journey towards a UN Convention on the Human Rights of Older Persons
continues!

VISION

A world in which all people can age with dignity, equality, and full enjoyment of their human rights, and where ageing is recognised as a shared human experience that contributes to inclusive, sustainable, and just societies for all generations.

MISSION

The NGO Committee on Ageing (Geneva) works to advance the rights of older persons and ensure their full inclusion across the life course.

From Geneva to the global stage, we convene civil society, United Nations actors, and partners to promote a UN convention on the rights of older persons, advance rights-based and inclusive policies, strengthen participation and accountability, combat ageism, and support evidence-based action.

Through advocacy and dialogue, we contribute to building inclusive, sustainable societies for all generations, where no one is left behind.

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