UN Human Rights Council adopts decision to begin drafting an international legally binding instrument on the human rights of older persons

A group of elderly seniors engaging in a discussion at the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament.

A UN Convention on the rights of older persons would benefit all generations Claudia Mahler, the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons emphasises that today’s younger people are tomorrow’s older generations. A strong legal instrument would address ageism and discrimination for everyone.  “On 3 April 2025, the UN Human…

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AGE Annual Conference 2025

Irish Senior Citizens Parliament promoting senior rights and active aging in Ireland.

Intergenerational Solidarity in Europe Our Membership Development Officer, Sharon Casey attended the online version of AGE Annual Conference on 17th June 2025. Please check out https://www.age-platform.eu/ to access a suite of video recordings from the event, the full event is available to watch using the YouTube link above. The recordings include an address by members…

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The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament’s View on the Recent RTÉ Investigates Programme on Nursing Homes

Walker in an empty restaurant with tables and chairs, symbolising senior citizens' mobility and social participation.

Pat Mellon – ISCP CEO The recent RTÉ Investigates programme, “Inside Ireland’s Nursing Homes,” which aired on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, has brought a strong reaction from member organisations and individual members of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament”. Our members have expressed disgust, shock, dismay, and anger at the revelations of neglect and abuse detailed…

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