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The debate around the need for an international convention on the rights of older persons.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20185521     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In recent years, there has been a growing interest and debate around the question, whether there is a need for an international convention on the rights of older persons. The debate around this question is far from simple or consensual. Although there are strong voices in favor, there are also strong arguments against. Moreover, the mere fact that a legal gap exists at the international level is not a sufficient reason for the advancement of a new convention. Hence, the goal of this article will be not only to provide a detailed analysis of the arguments in support and against such a convention but also to propose some specific recommendations for the advancement of such a convention in the future.
Authors:
Israel Doron; Itai Apter
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2010-02-25
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Gerontologist     Volume:  50     ISSN:  1758-5341     ISO Abbreviation:  Gerontologist     Publication Date:  2010 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-09-14     Completed Date:  2011-01-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0375327     Medline TA:  Gerontologist     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  586-93     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Gerontology, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel. idoron@univ.haifa.ac.il
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging*
Congresses as Topic
Human Rights*
Humans
International Agencies
Internationality*
Legislation as Topic*
Prejudice
United Nations

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