Launch of the EY2012 in Copenhagen on 18-19 January
The European Year 2012 was officially launched at an EU event organised by the Danish EU Presidency in Copenhagen on 18-19 January 2012. The aim of this thematic year is to inform, support the exchange of good practice and encourage policy makers and stakeholders at all levels to facilitate active ageing and independent living. Age delegation of AGE members and representatives of the EY2012 stakeholders' Coalition were invited to take part in the event.
Additionally, many countries will be holding their EY2012 launch event in the coming weeks. To find out more contact the National Coordinator for your country.
EY2012 national websites
As part of their national work programme for the EY2012 some Member States have launched national websitesto promote the EY2012 at national level. They seek to raise awareness and inform visitors about initiatives launched in support of the European Year's objectives and provide useful links, materials for downloading, and information about events and good practices. The national official websites also encourage stakeholders to "get involved" and to submit their initiatives. Click on the country below to access the national website:
Austria - Denmark - Estonia - Finland - France - Germany - Italy - Norway
EuroHealthNet - Launch of the European Website on Healthy Ageing
In support of the 2012 European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations, EuroHealthNet has launched a new website: www.healthyageing.eu
This website is dedicated to raising awareness of healthy ageing within the context of the EY 2012, especially the important role health promotion plays, in contributing to a healthier, more active EU population for the future. The new website will highlight key factors such as, promoting healthy diets, physical activities, social relations and meaningful activities necessary for ageing healthily throughout a person’s life. It will showcase a number of local, regional and national projects dedicated to promoting older people’s health while also identifying a number of EU policy initiatives and instruments that are available to promote healthy ageing.
In addition EuroHealthNet, commissioned by the Federal Centre for Health Education - in Germany - has published a new report on healthy and active ageing. The report highlights a selection of programmes, good practices and other resources for promoting and sustaining the well-being of “younger” older people, with a specific reference to socially deprived and migrant groups. The new report can be downloaded here.
Healthy ageing is the process of optimising opportunities for physical, social and mental health to enable older people to take an active part in society without discrimination and to enjoy an independent and good quality of life. It requires a multi-facetted approach, with many different aspects of across the life course playing a role.
For Caroline Costongs - EuroHealthNet Deputy-Director - “EuroHealthNet is keen to develop partnerships with those who are interested in evidence-based health promotion policy and practice to achieve healthy ageing for all. Please visit us at our new Website!”
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Forum of the Committee of the Regions on the European Year 2012, 14 February
On 14 February, the Committee of the Regions will invite local and regional stakeholders to discuss the issue of active ageing. The Forum will focus on a multilevel governance approach and will highlight how local and regional actors improve the conditions for active ageing in the three major thematic strands of the Year, which are closely related to the competences of the CoR: Employment, Participation in Society and Independent Living. The Forum will consist of plenary sessions, confronting European and regional policy makers, and of interactive workshops, presenting best practice from all over Europe. More information
SAVE THE DATE: AGE THEMATIC SEMINAR on age-friendly labour market and social protection systems, 15 March 2012, Brussels
This thematic seminar is the first of a series of three that AGE will organise at the Committee of the Regions to mark the European Year 2012 for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations.
To read a short description of the event, please visit AGE website.
The draft agenda will be available soon. Meanwhile save the date in your diary and register by clicking here.
Join the EY2012 Media Network
An EY2012 Media Network, intended for journalists and key media outlets, has been set up by the communication team in charge of the official EY2012 campaign and website. Journalists - register now to receive regular news and updates on events and action linked to the European Year 2012.
Please, follow this link to register
EY2012 Promotional Materials
If you have an activity relating to EY2012 and would like to use the official logo, posters or video, these are all available to download from the website by clicking here. The material is available in all official EU languages.
Intergenerational Schools Project « generations@school »
Schools in Europe will be invited to open their doors to older people with the aim of creating intergenerational dialogues to take place around the date of the European Day of Solidarity between Generations on April 29th. Let them reflect on what they could learn from each other and on what they could do together for a better future. The project will start on the 1st March 2012 when a full resource kit can be downloaded from the EY2012 website.
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