A/HRC/39/32 Contents Page I. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 3 II. Opening of the intersessional seminar ........................................................................................... 3 III. Summary of proceedings .............................................................................................................. 4 A. IV. 2 International framework for the protection of the family and human rights of older persons..................................................................................................................... 4 B. The role of the family in providing long-term care and support to older persons ................. 7 C. The role of the family in promoting age-friendly environments ........................................... 10 Conclusions and recommendations ............................................................................................... 13