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sozialministerium. at Social Developments, Digitalization and Human Rights on Older Persons Austria‘s experience and plan for the future Christoph Angster BMASGK Prague, 01. October 2019

sozialministerium. at Today‘s presentation 1. Austria‘s priorities until 2030 2. Human Rights of older Persons 3. Intersessional Meetings – ICHROP 2018, Vienna IDOP, Prague 2019 2

sozialministerium. at Austria‘s priorities until 2030 In Austria during the next decade until 2030 older people will increase to almost a third of the population. We have to focus on the following five important issues: 1. The care sector - Accessibility of housing for older persons 2. Anti poverty strategy for older persons 3. Universal health coverage and social protective measures 4. Lifelong learning and participation in new technologies 5. A new culture and a positive image of ageing IDOP, Prague 2019 3

sozialministerium. at The care sector - Accessibility of housing for older persons 1. A contributor of decent work 2. Assisted living “at home“ 3. Assisted living is not subject to any legal framework but minimal standards 4. Social & health services are available but vary, depending on the provider IDOP, Prague 2019 4

sozialministerium. at Anti poverty strategy for older persons • It is of high importance to take part in a full time employment to avoid poverty especially of women in older age. It is also to motivate enterprises to the employment of older persons to reach the legal retirement age of 65 years. • Enable on prolong full time employment • Minimum income − Additional social benefits IDOP, Prague 2019 5

sozialministerium. at Universal health coverage and social protective measures • Remaining active and healthy ageing through social integration • Support and form age-friendly communities • Facilitate the social, economic and political inclusion • Improve availability of health services for older persons IDOP, Prague 2019 6

sozialministerium. at Availability of health services for older persons • What are the main obstacles for health services for older persons? − Communication between physicians and patients and the meaning of time − Lack of affordability − Mobility issues: Dependence on your own car is a challenge in rural areas − Waiting times: Long waiting times are one the main problems in the healthcare system, especially for older persons and their relatives − Leaflets are difficult to understand trigger fears IDOP, Prague 2019 7

sozialministerium. at Lifelong learning and participation in new technologies • Life Long Learning to meet current and future challenges − Quality assurance − Low-threshold and local education offers − Inter-generational projects − Special offers in the field of new communication technologies. • TIK – Technik in Kürze / Technology briefly explained IDOP, Prague 2019 8

sozialministerium. at A new culture and a positive image of ageing Austria’s senior citizens policy puts people and their abilities at the center and aims to safeguard and improve the quality of life and • End older age inequality • Change negative narratives and stereotypes The federal senior citizens' law and the federal senior citizens' council • promote and safeguard participation possibilities IDOP, Prague 2019 9

sozialministerium. at Human Rights of older Persons • Aging policies experiences an increasing globalization • Inter-Ministerial cooperation is very important • Support the work at Open Ended Working Group on Ageing • Update of the 2012 OHCHR Study on Normative standards in international human rights law in relation to older persons. • Promotion of the Working Group on Ageing at the UNECE • Combine the work of regional Commissions and the OEWGA IDOP, Prague 2019 10

sozialministerium. at ICHROP 2018 – Ringturm Vienna • 11 -12 November 2018 • Panel 2 Digitalization & Education • 110 Participants | 19 Speakers • 36 States | 50 NGOs | 7 UN Institutions | 5 EU Organisations • Confernce Declaration adopted Conference Report published IDOP, Prague 2019 11

sozialministerium. at Panel 2 – A Lifelong Learning Process Digitalization & Education • Human Right 26 The Right to Education − Can older persons enjoy this HR? • Increase physical & mental heath, avoid poverty • Learning with digital assistance − VR Project for responsive behaviour training, to interact with people with dementia • Training & Education for older Persons − French plan for inclusive digitalization, busses provide access to online services in rural areas − South Korea: 4 th Basic Plan for the promotion of Lifelong Learning 18 -22, to provide tailored education for older persons IDOP, Prague 2019 12

sozialministerium. at Panel 2 – A Lifelong Learning Process Digitalization & Education Threaths of a digitalized future: • Unaffordable technology leads to exclusion & isoltation • Data protection in relation to older persons needs additional clarifications & efforts Key message: We need a human rights framework that is fit for a digital world, which ensures older persons have the same rights online as they do offline. IDOP, Prague 2019 13

sozialministerium. at Conclusion • Prolong independency of older persons on multiple levels − Health- & care sector − Labour market − Education on new technologies • Support international efforts IDOP, Prague 2019 14

sozialministerium. at Thank you for your attention! Christoph Angster BMASGK - V/A/6 christoph. angster@sozialministerium. at