< Summary >
In the present report, the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, Claudia Mahler, identifies the unique challenges faced by older persons in armed conflicts and during occupation, including barriers to access to essential services, discrimination in the humanitarian response and systemic barriers to protection. She also assesses the role of older persons in post-conflict recovery and peacebuilding and highlights gaps in data collection and legal protections.
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Title : Older Persons in Armed Conflict and Peacebuilding (A/80/203)
Publication : Independent Expert, 2025 (20 pages)