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CONSIDERING ALSO the World Population Plan of Action (1974), the
Declaration of Principles of the United Nations Conference on Human
Settlernents (HABITAT) of 1996 and 1999, the International Labour Organization
(ILO) Convention No. 102 of 1952 concerning Minimum Standards of Social
Security, Convention No. 128 and Recommendations 131 of 1967 on Invalidity,
Old Age and Survivors’ Benefits, Recommendation
Older Workers,
and
Convention
Security Rights of 1982;
No.
No. 162 of 1980 concerning
157 concerning
Maintenance
of Social
CONSIDERING
the various international declarations, conventions and
instruments including but not limited te: Convention on the Elimination of Racial
Discrimination (CERD) of 1965; International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights (ICCPR) of 1966; International Covenant on Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights (ICESCR) of 1966; The Convention on the Elimination of all
Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) of 1979; United Nations Plan
of Action on Ageing of 1982; The Convention against Torture and other Cruel,
Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
(CAT) of 1984; United Nations
Declaration on the Right to Development of 1986; United Nations Principles for
Older Persons of 1991; United Nations Proclamation on Ageing of 1992; Madrid
Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) of 2002;
TAKING into consideration the virtues of African traditions, values and practices
which should inspire and characterize the provision of mutual social and
communal care and support; respect for older members of society and the
passing of knowledge to younger population groups;
NOTING that the increase in the number and needs of Older Persons in Africa
calls for African Governments to institute urgent measures aimed at addressing
these needs such as access to regular incomes, equitable distribution of
resources, employment opportunities; access to appropriate health services;
access to basic social services such as food, water, clothing and shelter; access
to good care and support from the family, the state, civil society and private
organizations; recognition of their contribution towards the care of persons with
AIDS and orphans; respect and recognition of the role and contribution that Older
Persons make to society; and a recognition of their special needs in emergency
situations.
HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: