UNFPA and WHO, in collaboration with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), UNDESA and HelpAge International are co-hosting this virtual convening to:
- Commit to strengthen collective action to support countries—governments, civil society and community organizations—to ensure the rights of older persons and respond to their needs during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond;
- Amplify voices from older persons and in-country responders to understand the emerging challenges in the implementation of policies and practices for COVID-19;
- Share good practices from national actors around the health, rights and social protection of older persons during the COVID-19 pandemic. |