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Title | Date added | Template | Original document | Paragraph text | Body | Document type | Thematics | Topic(s) | Person(s) affected | Year |
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Situation of human rights in the People's Democratic Republic of Korea, para. 13 | Sep 17, 2019 | Paragraph | Recognizing that particular risk factors affect women, children, persons with disabilities and the elderly, and the need to ensure the full enjoyment of all their human rights and fundamental freedoms by them against neglect, abuse, exploitation and violence, and taking note in this regard of the concluding observations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on the combined second to fourth periodic reports of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea2 and the concluding observations of | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2018 | ||
Mandate of the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism, para. 10 | Sep 17, 2019 | Paragraph | Expressing grave concern at the fact that attacks and widespread violence perpetuated against persons with albinism, including women and children, persons with disabilities and the elderly continue, | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2018 | ||
Women, the girl child and HIV/AIDS 2000, para. 9 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Encourages Governments to recognize the challenges facing girls and women, particularly older women, who are primary caregivers for people living with HIV/AIDS, and to provide them with the necessary economic and psychosocial support; | Commission on the Status of Women | Resolution |
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| 2000 | ||
Challenges and achievements in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals for women and girls 2014, para. 42gg | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [The Commission urges Governments, at all levels [...] to take the following actions:] [Realizing women's and girls' full enjoyment of all human rights]: Recognize that caregiving is a critical societal function and therefore emphasize the need to value, reduce and redistribute unpaid care work by prioritizing social protection policies, including accessible and affordable social services, including care services for children, persons with disabilities, older persons and persons living with HIV and AIDS, and all others in need of care; the development of infrastructure, including access to environmentally sound time- and energy-saving technologies; employment policies, including family-friendly policies with maternity and paternity leave and benefits; and the promotion of the equal sharing of responsibilities and chores between men and women in caregiving and domestic work to reduce the domestic work burden of women and girls and to change the attitudes that reinforce the division of labour based on gender; | Commission on the Status of Women | CSW Agreed Conclusions / Declaration |
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| 2014 | ||
Protection of the family: role of the family in supporting the protection and promotion of human rights of older persons 2017, para. 5 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recalling further the General Assembly and Human Rights Council resolutions on the issue of the human rights of older persons, | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2017 | ||
Protection of the family: role of the family in supporting the protection and promotion of human rights of older persons 2017, para. 24 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recognizes the potential of older persons as leaders in the family and community for education, communication and conflict resolution; | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2017 | ||
Protection of the family: role of the family in supporting the protection and promotion of human rights of older persons 2017, para. 5 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Reiterates the call for all States to empower older persons to fully and effectively participate in the economic, political and social lives of their societies; | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2017 | ||
Conclusion On International Protection 1998, para. (l) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Notes that 1999 has been declared the International Year of Older Persons, and calls upon UNHCR to make renewed efforts to ensure that the rights, needs and dignity of elderly refugees are fully respected and addressed through appropriate programme activities; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1998 | ||
Women and health 1999, para. 1h | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Actions to be taken by Governments, the United Nations system and civil society, as appropriate:] (h) Adopt preventive and promotional health policies at an early stage where possible in order to prevent health problems and dependence of older women and enable them to lead independent and healthy lives; | Commission on the Status of Women | CSW Agreed Conclusions / Declaration |
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| 1999 | ||
Women, the girl child and HIV/AIDS 2016, para. 16 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Urges governments and stakeholders to address the increased vulnerability to HIV faced by older women and women and girls with disabilities, ensuring their equal access to prevention, treatment, care and support, as an integral part of their HIV and AIDS response; | Commission on the Status of Women | Resolution |
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| 2016 | ||
Women, the girl child and HIV/AIDS 2014, para. 7 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Urges Governments and other relevant stakeholders to address the challenges faced by older women in accessing HIV prevention, treatment, care and support, as well as in caring for people living with or affected by HIV and AIDS, including orphaned children in vulnerable situations; | Commission on the Status of Women | Resolution |
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| 2014 | ||
Women, the girl child and HIV/AIDS 2011, para. 6 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Urges Governments and other relevant stakeholders to address the challenges faced by older women in accessing HIV prevention, treatment, care and support, as well as in caring for people living with or affected by HIV and AIDS, including orphaned children in vulnerable situations; | Commission on the Status of Women | Resolution |
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| 2011 | ||
Women, the girl child and HIV/AIDS 2010, para. 6 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Urges Governments and other relevant stakeholders to address the challenges faced by older women in accessing HIV prevention, treatment, care and support as well as in caring for people living with or affected by HIV and AIDS, including orphaned children in vulnerable situations; | Commission on the Status of Women | Resolution |
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| 2010 | ||
Women, the girl child and HIV/AIDS 2009, para. 7 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Urges Governments and other relevant stakeholders to address the challenges faced by older women in accessing HIV prevention, treatment, care and support as well as in caring for people living with or affected by HIV and AIDS, including orphaned grandchildren; | Commission on the Status of Women | Resolution |
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| 2009 | ||
Women, the girl child and HIV/AIDS 2008, para. 6 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Urges Governments and other relevant stakeholders to address the challenges faced by older women in accessing HIV prevention, treatment, care and support as well as in caring for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, including orphaned grandchildren; | Commission on the Status of Women | Resolution |
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| 2008 | ||
Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons 2017, para. 3 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Encourages the Special Rapporteur, through continuous dialogue with Governments and all intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations concerned, to continue her analysis of the reasons for internal displacement and to remain apprised of the needs and human rights of those who are displaced, including the needs of those who may be in particularly vulnerable situations, including women, children, older persons and persons with disabilities, the level of emergency preparedness and ways to strengthen protection and assistance, including by enhancing the role of national human rights institutions, where appropriate, and the protection of internally displaced persons, as well as durable solutions for internally displaced persons, including by addressing possible obstacles to the exercise of housing, land and property rights for internally displaced persons, also encourages the Special Rapporteur, with regard to the latter, to use, in her activities, the Framework on Durable Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons of the Inter?Agency Standing Committee, and further encourages the Special Rapporteur to continue to advocate the needs of host communities and promote comprehensive strategies, taking into account the primary responsibility of States for the protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons within their jurisdiction; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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| 2017 | ||
Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons 2017, para. 11 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Conscious also of the specific needs of those who may be particularly vulnerable, including women, children, older persons and persons with disabilities, and the need to ensure that their specific needs are met through the provision of adequate protection and access to assistance, | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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| 2017 | ||
Policies and programmes involving youth 2017, para. 20 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Further recognizes the importance of strengthening intergenerational partnerships and solidarity among generations, and in this regard recognizes the importance of opportunities for voluntary, constructive and regular interaction between young people and older generations in the family, the workplace and society at large; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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| 2017 | ||
Violence against women migrant workers 2017, para. 25 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Urges Governments to support enhanced reception and reintegration assistance for those who return, with particular attention to the needs of victims of trafficking in persons and of migrants in vulnerable situations, inter alia, children, older women and women with disabilities; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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| 2017 | ||
Protection of the family: role of the family in supporting the protection and promotion of human rights of older persons 2017, para. 27 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recognizes the important role of civil society, including organizations of older persons and their families, national human rights institutions, research institutes and academia, in advocacy, promotion, research and policymaking and, as appropriate, the evaluation of family policy development and capacity-building; | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2017 | ||
Protection of the family: role of the family in supporting the protection and promotion of human rights of older persons 2017, para. 25 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Stresses the need for States to adopt immediate, effective and appropriate measures aimed at raising awareness throughout society, including at the family level, regarding older persons, with a view to fostering respect for their rights and dignity; | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2017 | ||
Protection of the family: role of the family in supporting the protection and promotion of human rights of older persons 2017, para. 23 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Encourages States and non-governmental bodies to establish social and care services to support the whole family and individual carers when there are older people at home and to implement such measures, especially for low-income families, to be able to care for the older people at home; | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2017 | ||
Protection of the family: role of the family in supporting the protection and promotion of human rights of older persons 2017, para. 20 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Encourages States to increase efforts to raise awareness of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, 2002, including by promoting and supporting initiatives to advance a positive public image of older persons and their multiple contributions to their families, communities and societies and by working with the respective international, regional and national bodies and mechanisms, as appropriate; | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2017 | ||
Protection of the family: role of the family in supporting the protection and promotion of human rights of older persons 2017, para. 19 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Emphasizes that consultation with older persons is essential in the formulation and adoption of legislation and policies relating to their specific needs and concerns; | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2017 | ||
Protection of the family: role of the family in supporting the protection and promotion of human rights of older persons 2017, para. 18 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Affirms that older persons have equal rights with respect to family life, and that States should realize these rights and prevent the concealment, abandonment, neglect and segregation of older persons and undertake to provide early and comprehensive information, services and support to older persons and their families; | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2017 | ||
Protection of the family: role of the family in supporting the protection and promotion of human rights of older persons 2017, para. 17 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Stresses that families remain the first and most immediate environment where older persons can develop their potential and enjoy a fulfilling life, and that the realization of the human rights of older persons can be deeply affected by the quality of life and the support and assistance provided to them, including through access to a range of support services that are responsive to individual choices, wishes and needs; | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2017 | ||
Protection of the family: role of the family in supporting the protection and promotion of human rights of older persons 2017, para. 16 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Highlights the role of families in supporting their members, including older persons, and recognizes their potential in contributing to the protection and promotion of older persons among their members; | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2017 | ||
Protection of the family: role of the family in supporting the protection and promotion of human rights of older persons 2017, para. 15 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Remains convinced that older persons, including those with disabilities, and their family members should receive the protection and assistance necessary to achieve the full and equal enjoyment of human rights by every person; | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2017 | ||
Protection of the family: role of the family in supporting the protection and promotion of human rights of older persons 2017, para. 10 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Further recognizes that older women face a greater risk of physical and psychological abuse due to discriminatory societal attitudes and the non-realization of their human rights, and that some harmful traditional and customary practices result in abuse and violence directed at older women, often exacerbated by poverty and lack of access to legal protection; | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2017 | ||
Protection of the family: role of the family in supporting the protection and promotion of human rights of older persons 2017, para. 6 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Emphasizes the importance of protecting and promoting the human rights of older persons, and urges States to integrate the promotion of and respect for the human rights of older persons into their respective national development frameworks, taking into account those marginalized and in the most vulnerable situations, to ensure that no one is left behind and that those furthest behind are reached first; | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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