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Grandma has Rights Too

Grandma has Rights Too

“It is time to show leadership on protecting the rights of Grandma and other older people.  To show appreciation for the enormous contributions that older people make to families, communities and the gross national product. To show intergenerational and international solidarity. To recognize how we love and need our grandparents.”   --  GRAN Co-founder Peggy Edwards

Click here to read Peggy Edward’s recent article on the intersection of ageism, COVID-19 and human rights, and the compelling case she makes for a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons.

 

 

 

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Dismiss Grannies at Your Peril!

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