Inter-American Convention on the Protection of Human Rights of Older Persons

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The Inter-American Convention on the Protection of Human Rights of Older Persons is a regional human rights treaty adopted within the Organization of American States that specifically safeguards and promotes the rights and dignity of older adults in the Americas.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf human rights treaty
inter-American treaty
adoptedBy Organization of American States NERFINISHED
adoptedWithin Inter-American human rights system NERFINISHED
aimsTo eliminate discrimination based on age
promote dignity of older persons
protect human rights of older persons
basedOn principle of autonomy and independence of older persons
principle of participation, integration and full inclusion in society
principle of respect for inherent dignity of older persons
principles of equality and non-discrimination
contains provisions on guardianship and supported decision-making
provisions on informed consent in health care for older persons
provisions on institutional care standards
provisions on legal capacity of older persons
provisions on palliative care for older persons
defines older person as a person in older age
language English
French
Portuguese
Spanish
legalStatus binding on States Parties
obligates States Parties to adopt public policies on ageing
States Parties to collect data on the situation of older persons
States Parties to ensure access to health services for older persons
States Parties to ensure access to long-term care for older persons
States Parties to prevent discrimination against older persons
States Parties to prevent violence against older persons
States Parties to promote active and healthy ageing
primarySubject rights of older persons
recognizesRight right to access to justice in old age
right to accessibility and mobility for older persons
right to cultural life and recreation in old age
right to education and lifelong learning in old age
right to equality and non-discrimination based on age
right to freedom from violence and abuse in old age
right to health for older persons
right to housing for older persons
right to independence and autonomy
right to life and dignity in old age
right to long-term care services
right to participation and integration in the community
right to personal liberty and security in old age
right to physical, mental and moral integrity in old age
right to privacy and family life in old age
right to social security for older persons
right to work and employment protections in old age
region Americas NERFINISHED

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Treaties of the Organization of American States hasPart Inter-American Convention on the Protection of Human Rights of Older Persons