As work begins on drafting a UN Convention on the rights of older persons, an important question emerges: how do ethnocultural backgrounds shape dignity in older age, and what is needed to uphold it as a human right? Dignity belongs to everyone. However, culture, language, migration, and community shape how people experience and express
As 2025 draws to a close, we celebrate a year shaped by voices and action—including yours—in advancing the rights and human development of older persons. In collaboration with partners, and standing with older persons, Age Knowble contributed to pivotal moments: the historic April decision at the Human Rights Council to begin drafting a UN
Older people living with dementia are often talked about, not with. Decisions about their lives, care, and support are too often made without listening to them or recognising them as rightsholders. As work begins on a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons, this Age With Rights Rally event —convened by Age
Recognizing the Older Person in Social Development Who is the older person in our current narrative of social development? Someone leaning on the support of others? Someone leading the charge? In this photograph, an older woman looks toward the horizon. The lines on her face trace a life shaped by experience, resilience, and care—time
A Global Moment for Inclusive Social Development At a time of profound global transition, the Second World Summit on Social Development sent a clear message: social development must be inclusive, human rights-based, and grounded in solidarity across generations. With more than 14,000 participants from 186 countries, the Summit reflected both the urgency and the
From the floor of HRC60, this reflection shows how ideals meet reality — where progress and struggle coexist, calling for deeper resolve, greater equality, and a future built on rights that protect and empower all. Ideals Tested, Humanity Shown At the Human Rights Council, ideals meet reality. During HRC60, I watched delegates debate words
In 2024/2025, the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) interviewed ten Canadian elders about how their commitment to climate and environmental justice is helping shape a more sustainable and equitable world. 💪These stories highlight far-reaching contributions—not only to climate action, but also to ending hunger, securing clean water, reducing inequalities, supporting sustainable communities, protecting marine
Faith Young
Kira Gawenus
Catherine-Elise Dumont
