The United Nations and the third age
The United Nations and the third age

Summary/Abstract: The article aims to examine the contribution of the United Nations (UN) to the promotion and protection of the rights of older persons. After some preliminary considerations, the efforts of the world organization to promote the rights of the elderly, as well as the place that the specific issue of the elderly should have in the context of sustainable development, are presented chronologically. Relevant aspects of the existing possibilities to put into practice the objectives of a successful crossing of the third age are further mentioned. It also analyses the limited ways of action currently available for the promotion and protection of the rights of older persons, as well as their legitimate expectations in the light of the objectives set out in the document ”Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”. The initiative of some states regarding the elaboration of a universal legal instrument for the elderly is studied and the need for urgent and increased efforts is highlighted in order to make progress in a field in which a new definition of the phenomenon of ageing is required for the future.

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