"Old age and Dependency"

International Day for Older Persons : Our Elders Have a Lot to Pass on to Us

International Day for Older Persons : Our Elders Have a Lot to Pass on to Us

Since 14th December 1990, the 1st October has been dedicated by the United Nations General Assembly as the ...
Ageing : a Political and Demographic Challenge

Ageing : a Political and Demographic Challenge

The constant decline of the balance between births and deaths in France over the last 10 years and the marked increase in the old age population require an all-embracing approach.
Fundamental Rights of the Aged in Nursing Homes: An Initial Statement Showing Mixed Results

Fundamental Rights of the Aged in Nursing Homes: An Initial Statement Showing Mixed Results

The question of respect for the fundamental rights of the Aged living in nursing homes is the subject of a report ...
[Press Release] – 2nd November: 10 Ideas from Alliance VITA for Solidarity and Against the Drift Towards Euthanasia

[Press Release] – 2nd November: 10 Ideas from Alliance VITA for Solidarity and Against the Drift Towards Euthanasia

On the occasion of All Souls Day, Alliance VITA has re-issued its guide of 10 ideas for solidarity with old age, dependency and the end of life.
Alliance VITA’s UN Contribution on Human Rights of Older Persons

Alliance VITA’s UN Contribution on Human Rights of Older Persons

In Geneva, on August 29 and 30, 2022, a UN meeting on the human rights of older persons was held to discuss the gaps and fragmentation in the protection of human rights of older persons in international laws.