As life expectancy rises, talks start on a UN treaty to protect older people
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A United Nations meeting in Geneva discussed calls to end ageism and create a treaty to better protect the rights of older people worldwide. Negotiations started to address hidden abuses and improve legal safeguards as global life expectancy rises.
GENEVA, July 17 - A United Nations meeting this week heard calls for an end to ageism and better protection against what campaigners say are hidden abuses as negotiations began on a treaty to strengthen the rights of older people.