| Affiliation with other organizations: |
HelpAge International, AARP, Interaction, Global Health Council |
Statements or documents submitted
to the Commission on Social Development:
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Previously submitted as HelpAge International. |
| Purpose of the organization: |
HelpAge USA, an affiliate of HelpAge International, builds awareness of global aging issues among US audiences; advocates for the empowerment of older, vulnerable adults in the developing world; and raises funds to support the programs of the HelpAge network. |
| Confirmation of the activities of the organization at the regional, national or international level: |
We strive to get older people rights recognized by calling for: •National legislation and policies that reduce age discrimination and protect the rights of older women and men. •Older women and men’s rights to be better addressed by existing human rights mechanisms including the Universal Periodic Review system at the Human Rights Council, special procedures and reporting on human rights treaties. •A special rapporteur on the rights of older people to promote and give visibility to the rights of older women and men. They will examine and report on violations of their rights, and make recommendations on how to better protect them. •A convention on the rights of older people. This will legally protect older women and men’s rights, clarify government responsibilities towards older women and men, improve accountability and provide a framework for policy and decision making. Examples of HelpAge International's impact so far: •The Advisory Committee to the Human Rights Council has recommended that a new convention and Special Rapporteur are necessary as a result of our evidence. •The UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions included the killing of those accused of witchcraft in his report to the Human Rights Council, citing our reports. The Rapporteur recommended that all such killings be investigated and prosecuted as murder. 55,000 older people have been equipped with the documents and legal back-up they need to claim social benefits. •The technical and material support we have given to affiliates and partners has progressed legislation and national plans of action on ageing in Bolivia, China, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Myanmar, Peru, Uganda and Vietnam. |
| A list of members of the governing body of the organization, and their countries of nationality: |
Cindy Cox Roman, USA Robin Talbert, USA Irene Hoskins, USA Donna Cordner, USA Mark Gorman, UK Richard Blewitt, UK Chris Dann, USA Adam Hicks, USA Patty Allman, USA |
| Description of the membership of the organization, indicating the total number of members: |
Non-membership. |
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