Accomplishments in Thematic Concerns A. Older Persons Initiative/Issuance Brief Detail Oral Statement of the CHR to the Update of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on COVID-19 at the 45th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council On 21 September 2020, the Commission held an interactive dialogue with the new Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, Claudia Mahler, addressing the data gap and older persons, and on the missions of her predecessor to China and New Zealand. Inputs of the CHR to the Report to the General Assembly of the United Nations Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of All Human Rights by Older Persons The Commission utilized its own documentation of independent monitoring activities and statements which were subjected to the internal deliberations of the CeB. This submission also took into consideration reports from the government, civil society, media, academe, international/non-governmental organizations, and other advocates for the human rights of older persons in the country. Also included were the responses from stakeholders (older persons’ groups including the Coalition of Older Persons Association of the Philippines, nongovernmental organizations such as the Coalition of Services of the Elderly, Inc., the academe, and government representatives) that were surfaced during the online consultation and dialogue organized by the Commission from 27 to 28 May 2020. CHR Capacity Development Program for The CHR conducted this program to Ageing and Older Persons Rights implement broader ageing mainstreaming strategies, and to contribute in the reduction or elimination of discrimination based on age. The program supported the CHR’s vision on how to respond to the ageing issues, laws, policies, strategies, and its operational processes. Learning modules have been distributed covering the situation of older persons and ageism as well as a legal framework for older persons. CHR 2020 ANNUAL REPORT Page 52