The recording of the virtual Side Event held today during the 13th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD is available to watch now.
Our rights under threat as we grow old: A timely expert discussion on the intersection of disability and age.
1 Dec 2020: A discussion on the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on older persons and persons with disabilities, exacerbated by existing ageism, ableism, and shortcomings in support systems and residential care.
Speakers:
- Gerard Quinn, Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- Claudia Mahler, Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of all Human Rights by Older Persons
- Kate Swaffer, Chair, CEO & Co-founder, Dementia Alliance International (DAI)
Moderator: Bethany Brown, Human Rights Advisor, International Disability Alliance (IDA)
It is also avalable to view on the on the webtv.un.org: http://webtv.