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Taking older people's rights seriously
 — the role of international law
Author(s)Kwong-leung Tang
Journal titleJournal of Aging & Social Policy, vol 20, no 1, 2008
Pagespp 99-118
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsRights [elderly] ; Law ; International bodies ; International.
AnnotationThe author affirms that oppression of and discrimination against older people requires a concerted world-wide response. The introduction of an international convention on the human rights of older people is required to combat such widespread discrimination faced by older people. The convention should be reinforced by an international monitoring system and contain comprehensive and legally binding provisions that require participating states to promote older people's rights. It is argued that international law would be a powerful force in defending and protecting older people's rights, and could operate as a baseline for underpinning values that govern national ageing policies. (KJ/RH).
Accession NumberCPA-080415202 A
ClassmarkIKR: VR: VMA: 72

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