1st Meeting, 2nd Session of the Intergovernmental Working Group on Older Persons (IGWG).



The Intergovernmental Working Group on the Human Rights of Older Persons has been established by the Human Rights Council with the mandate to elaborate a legally binding instrument on the human rights of older persons, with the objective of promoting, protecting, and ensuring the full enjoyment of human rights by older persons. The second session is scheduled to be held from 26-30 October 2026 in Room XII, Palais des Nations, Geneva.



Item 1. Opening of the session.

Opening remarks (OHCHR)

Statement by the Chair-Rapporteur

Item 2. Adoption of agenda & PoW.

Item 3. General statements.

General Debate


Location: Av. de la Paix 8-14, 1211 Genève, Switzerland

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