Case study M1

REVIEWING THE RIGHTS AND NEEDS OF THE AGEING POPULATIONS

This is how we’re going to work

1. First step. Completing the autonomous work and group session in the main course
2. Second step. Create a poster about the rights of the eldery 
3. Third step. Present it to the rest of the group

From the previous session, focus on the “Human Rights Manifesto” by AGE.

• Older women and men have the same rights as everyone else
• Older people should have equal opportunities
• Respecting older people’s rights benefits society as a whole
• States need to take action to ensure equal rights across the lifecourse
• Older people should be at the centre of processes that affect their lives
• A UN convention will help older people contribute, prosper and equally enjoy their rights
• Binding human rights commitments need to be applied through regional, national and local action

Create your own poster 

• Log in or create a free account on Canva.com
• Go to “create a poster”
• Unleash your creativity and create a poster focusing and/or inspired by the Human Rights Manifesto by AGE

Present your creation(s) to the rest of the group

• Present your creation(s)
• Get feedback from the rest of the group
• Discuss ways on how to promote the rights of the elderly by utilizing your posters

Further points for discussion

• Ageism. A modern form of discrimination
• Human rights are for all ages. A call for a UN Convention
• Trio Presidency Declaration on Ageing (2020).