230: Changing the Law to End Ageism

About this episode

The episode discusses the need for stronger legal frameworks to combat ageism and value older individuals in society.

Is our society obsessed with youth? Nena Georgantzi, expert on the human rights of older persons at AGE Platform Europe, joins Equality Commissioner Alasdair Henderson to consider what stronger domestic and international legal frameworks could look like if society is serious about valuing people at a later stage of life. Law Pod UK is published by 1 Crown Office Row. This episode was co-produced by 1 Crown Office Row and Emma Darlow Stearn. Supporting articles are published on the UK Human Rights Blog. Follow and interact with the podcast team on Twitter.

People in this episode

Host: Law Pod UK

Guests: Nena Georgantzi, Alasdair Henderson

Topics covered

• ageism
• human rights
• legal frameworks
• older persons
• equality

Keywords

• ageism
• human rights
• legal frameworks
• older persons
• equality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AGE Platform Europe, UK Human Rights Blog

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