A/HRC/27/46 including such measures as the gradual reduction of working hours, part-time work and flexible schedules, and the dissemination of information on the rights and benefits of retirement. 46. With regard to procedural guarantees for older persons, access to justice is central, as its absence results in various forms of discrimination and everyday obstacles. In particular, exceptional care must be taken when responding to legal complaints relating to the provision of benefits to older persons or in the event of widowhood. V. Conclusion 47. The Independent Expert aims to respond to the expectations of numerous individuals and organizations with regard to her work on the human rights of older persons, as outlined by the Human Rights Council in its resolution 24/20. To that end, she looks forward to engaging in constructive and fruitful cooperation with diverse stakeholders in all regions. She emphasizes her desire for constructive engagement with the States Members of the United Nations, and reiterates the importance of an inclusive and all-encompassing approach in the discharge of her mandate. She particularly notes the central role of non-governmental organizations, including in providing her with information and engaging with and assisting her as she fulfils her mandate. 10