 The 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a key moment to remember that all people are born free and with equal rights and dignity. However, the current human rights system is not adequately equipped to provide accountability for age discrimination and ageist patterns entrenched in laws, policies and institutional structures. Several studies have provided ample evidence that the existing human rights instruments have fallen far short in their protection of the human rights and fundamental freedoms guaranteed to older persons. For instance, older persons are not fully protected from violence and neglect, especially in care situations where dependencies exist. Human rights mechanisms still accept age limits in laws that deny us the opportunity to equally contribute to society when we are older. The increasing digitalization of all areas of public and private life threatens the right of older persons to participate in social life on an equal footing. Age Platform Europe pledges for the adoption of a UN convention for the rights of older persons. A convention would provide a clear interpretation of the universal rights, spelling out specific rights violations experienced in old age and create an international system of accountability. A convention is the ultimate instrument with the potential to drive tangible change so that everyone, the older persons of today and of tomorrow, can live full and fulfilled lives and contribute into shaping a better future for all generations.