“Grays’ Autonomy: How International Law Advances The Rights Of Older Adults”
Sponsors: Section on Aging and the Law and Section on International Human Rights
Never before in the world’s history have we had such a high proportion of older people. Moreover, aging issues affect all income groups, races and ethnicities – and nations. From health care policy to end-of-life medical decisions, from pension and social security policy to caregiver leave policies, aging is a having an enormous impact on the shape of our legal rights. At the same time, the U.S. legal system has developed a growing awareness of international legal standards. We cannot imagine life without the internet, sharing information and ideas across borders. As we become more comfortable in considering international norms of human rights, we face the challenge of a graying population. These trends coincide to make this program timely and valuable.
Our international panel has impressive experience both in the academic arena and in such activities as NGO’s, litigation in international courts, and legislative commissions. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how international human rights laws, European Union law, and mental disability law can be used to enhance the rights of our aging communities. As attorneys, policy makers and academics, come ready to learn how international law advances the rights of increasing numbers of senior citizens.
Moderator and Speakers
- Moderator: Professor Kate Mewhinney, Wake Forest U. School of Law, North Carolina
- Professor Luke Clements, MSc, Cardiff Law School, Cardiff University, Wales
- Professor Israel Doron, Haifa University, Israel
- Professor Arlene Kanter, Syracuse University College of Law, New York
- Dr. Alexandre Sidorenko, United Nations Focal Point on Aging, New York