Humanitarian Action and Older Persons: An Essential Brief for Humanitarian Actors

Source: Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC)

Date: Oct 2008

Older persons are entitled to equal protection under international human rights and humanitarian law. Building awareness about the rights and needs of older persons is the first step to reducing their marginalization during and after crises and enabling them to continue supporting themselves and others.

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