Looking for ways to enhance the protection of older persons’ rights, the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG) held a hybrid networking conference on April 28, 2023. OEWG were joined by the British Society of Gerontology’s Human Rights and Social Care Forum, in partnership with Age International and the Institute of Gerontology at King’s College London, to host a successful event.
The conference provided updates on the OEWG’s progress regarding a UN convention on the rights of older persons, while also evaluating the current legal and policy framework for older people’s human rights in the UK and Europe. Guest speakers explored topics such as human rights, disability and ageing, and human rights in health and social care.
The end of the conference saw a strengthening of existing networks and opportunities for fostering new collaborations. Overall, it was a day exploring solutions for this important issue that generated innovative research ideas and activities.