联合国西亚经济社会委员会-老年人和残疾人政策框架中的护理人员：呼吁认可和行动（英）

Shared Prosperity Dignified LifeCaregivers in the policy framework for older persons and persons with disabilitiesA call for recognition and actionE/ESCWA/CL2.GPID/2025/TP.8 Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia Caregivers in the policy framework for older persons and persons with disabilities A call for recognition and action United Nations Beirut © 2025 United Nations All rights reserved worldwide Photocopies and reproductions of excerpts are allowed with proper credits. All queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), email: publications-escwa@un.org. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations or its officials or Member States. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Links contained in this publication are provided for the convenience of the reader and are correct at the time of issue. The United Nations takes no responsibility for the continued accuracy of that information or for the content of any external website. References have, wherever possible, been verified. Mention of commercial names and products does not imply the endorsement of the United Nations. References to dollars ($) are to United States dollars, unless otherwise stated. Symbols of United Nations documents are composed of capital letters combined with figures. Mention of such a symbol indicates a reference to a United Nations document. United Nations publication issued by ESCWA, United Nations House, Riad El Solh Square, P.O. Box: 11–8575, Beirut, Lebanon. Website: www.unescwa.org. 2500420Eiii Acknowledgements The present report was produced by the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), under the overall guidance of the Executive Secretary, Rola Dashti, and the insightful direction of the Leader of the Gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development Cluster, Mehrinaz El Awady. Authors: Rouba Arja Sadim Sbeiti Reviewers: Alaa Sebeh Nada Darwazeh Sara Salman v Key messages • Policy measures that address the needs and rights of older persons and persons with disabilities can also support the well-being of their caregivers. • Policies focused on these population groups offer a meaningful opportunity to consider the specific needs and rights of caregivers in a systematic and coherent manner. • Governments are encouraged to engage both care recipients and caregivers in policy development processes, ensuring that the perspectives and priorities of both groups are reflected and respected. vi vii Contents Acknowledgements iii Key me