Article 5
Right to Make Decisions
States Parties shall:
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. ensure that appropriate legislation exists that recognises the rights of
Older Persons to make decisions regarding their own well-being without
undue interference from any person or entity, and that Older Persons
have the right to appoint a party of their choice to carry out their wishes
and instructions;
ensure that, in the event of incapacity, Older Persons shall be provided
with legai and social assistance in order to make decisions that are in their
best interests and wellbeing; and
enact legislation and take other measures that protect the right of Older
Persons to express opinions and participate in social and political life.
Article 6
Protection Against Discrimination in Employment
States Parties shall:
1:
take measures to eliminate work place discrimination against Older
Persons with regard to access to employment taking into consideration
occupational requirements; and
ensure
appropriate
work
opportunities
for Older
persons
taking
account to their medical and physical abilities, skills and experience.
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Article 7
Social Protection
States Parties shall:
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develop policies and legislation that ensure that Older persons who retire
from their employment are provided with adequate pensions and other
forms of social security;
ensure
that
universal.
social
protection
mechanisms
exist
to
provide
income security for those Older persons who did not have the opportunity
to contribute to any social security provisions;
ensure that the processes. and procedures of accessing pensions are
decentralised, simple and dignified;