We are proud to share that Ambassador Luis Gallegos Chiriboga, President of GIA Longevity, has contributed to the latest issue of Agency & Dignity (Fall 2025).
In his article “Dignity Does Not Age: A Call from Diplomatic Experience and Human Rights Advocacy”, Ambassador Gallegos reflects on the landmark adoption of UN Human Rights Council Resolution 58/13, marking a turning point for the international protection of the rights of older persons.
He emphasizes that:
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Dignity is ageless, and justice must be as well.
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A new legally binding international instrument on the rights of older persons must be grounded in inclusivity, intersectionality, and meaningful representation.
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The participation of older persons themselves is essential—not symbolic, but substantive.
At GIA Longevity, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing a rights-based approach to ageing, ensuring older persons are at the center of solutions for a fair, inclusive, and sustainable longevity society.