The Committee of Ministers adopted Recommendation

CM/Rec(2014)2 to member States on the promotion

of human rights of older persons on 19 February 2014.

The recommendation applies for the first time a human

rights-based approach to the situation of all older

persons, with a view to ensuring that they enjoy their

fundamental rights and freedoms on an equal basis

with other people. The recommendation acknowledges

and promotes the autonomy of older persons and, at

the same time, it aims at ensuring them protection in

societies where ageism is on the rise and in situations

where they may be vulnerable. The principles contained

therein are illustrated with examples of good national

practices in Council of Europe member States. The

recommendation should serve as a reference for

governments, non-governmental organisations,

practitioners and all those who are otherwise involved

or interested in protecting and promoting the human

rights of older persons.