Enjoyment of human rights by older persons
Best practices and gaps in their implementation

The Human Rights Council has received this comprehensive report of the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, Rosa Kornfeld-Matte. In the present report, the Independent Expert assesses the implementation of existing international instruments with regard to older persons while identifying best and good practices and gaps in the implementation of existing laws related to the promotion and protection of the rights of older persons. The report also provides an analysis of the human rights implications of the implementation of theMadrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, 2002.

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