F CUS:
The statements should focus on an aspect of older people’s human rights that is important to you and a call on your government to start drafting a UN convention without delay.
1
Start with your
name...
Start with your name, organisation (if applicable), and country. Remember that a message presented by an older person with direct experience is particularly powerful.
2
Choose an issue
to focus on...
Choose an issue to focus on, that is important to you and/or is currently getting attention in your country.
It may be helpful to consider or link to the following areas of older people's rights being considered in the UN discussions on older people's rights this year.
a.Right to health and access to health services
b.Social inclusion
c.Economic security
d.Contributions of older persons to development
3
Address
following
questions:
Once you have chosen the topic or area of human rights that you will focus on, try to address some or all of the following questions:
a.What is your (or older people’s) everyday experience of claiming this right? [For example, do you struggle to access services or information that you need? Have government decisions or actions had a negative impact on your day-to-day life in some way?]
b.Are you or others treated differently or disadvantaged because of your age, or have you experienced ageism and/or other forms of prejudice or discrimination?
c.How would you like things to be better or fairer?
d.How would a UN convention help to achieve this? [For example, by providing guidance for governments and others to make the right decisions; prompting new or improved services that meet a recognised standard and protect older people’s dignity; help to ensure that we all have access to essential services and are free to make our own decisions about our lives as we get older; ensure age discrimination is prohibited in the law, and attitudes and behaviours towards older people are more respectful].
4
Call on your government...
Call on your government and politicians to support the drafting of a new UN convention on older people’s rights without delay.
5
Incorporate the ‘Age With Rights’ rally
Find ways to incorporate the ‘Age With Rights’ rally somewhere into your video wherever it fits best!
Some quotes from previous videos
Age with rights should enhance women rights too, accepting their experiences are crucial for the better world.
Christine Nanlohy, Netherlands
All people deserve to live, with active and dignified life. Let us "Age with Rights"
Karen Gomez Dumpit, Philippines
We deserve "Age with Rights" we do not want to be left behind.
Paulette Metang, Cameroon
Here are some further resources to help you prepare your messages and statements:
Further resources
