Rights of persons with disabilities and digital technologies and devices
Our policy paper is a response to a consultation on digitalisation and disability carried out at United Nations’ level. It aims to provide input for a Human Rights Council resolution on the rights of persons with disabilities. Our contribution focuses on the particular challenges of older people with disabilities in using digital technologies – including […]
Addressing Suicide Among Older People in Europe: A call for targeted interventions and policy reforms
Published on the 2024 World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), this policy report is a joint collaboration of GAMIAN-Europe and AGE Platform Europe. It provides an in-depth analysis of the specific factors contributing to the mental health challenges faced by older adults, such as loneliness, depression, and socioeconomic hardships. It also draws attention to the […]
Work-Life Integration – AGE Policy Paper
Credit: David Tett AGE position paper explores the holistic concept of ‘work-life integration’ that we are advocating for. Unlike the notion of work-life balance, work-life integration emphasizes the interconnectedness of personal and professional domains, acknowledging that our careers encompass all roles we play in life. This shift in understanding better reflects the lived experiences of […]
Digitalisation and older people: our call to EU Policy Makers
Together with our members, we have published our contribution to the EU debate on the issues of digitalisation and ageing, including recommendations to achieve a smooth digital transition for everyone, at all ages.
Annual Reports | Rapports Annuels
Our annual report provides a yearly overview of AGE activities at European and international levels. Read our Annual Report 2023 Download previous editions : 2022 (EN) – 2022 (FR) 2021 (EN) – 2021 (FR) 2020 (EN) – 2020 (FR)A shorter version that includes the forewords and the highlight of the year is available in: German – […]
2024 European elections : AGE Manifesto
Officially presented at the European Parliament in January, the AGE Manifesto 2024 calls on the next European Parliament to addresses adequately population ageing and works toward a society for all ages. The document identifies challenges faced by older people and proposes concrete actions, including the implementation of the EU Strategy for Older People. “In order […]
AGE Barometer
AGE Barometer assesses on a bi-annual basis the socio-economic situation of older people across the EU and how this situation underpins the respect of their human rights.
Intersections – Diving into the FRA LGBTI2 Survey Data – Older People
In our joint briefing together with ILGA-Europe, we highlight the multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination older LGBTI face.
Keeping the energy – Older persons in the 2022 inflation surge
This report presents the outcome of our member survey about the impact of rising prices on older persons and the adequacy of governments’ responses to it.
Life-long learning must be accessible at all ages – AGE Policy Paper
In our joint Policy Statement, we look at the EU initiative on individual learning accounts, a potentially powerful tool of individual empowerment.
Situation of Older Persons in Ukraine and in the European Union and Key Considerations
Our Policy Paper provides an insight on situation of older people in Ukraine and on older refuges in the EU. It also outlines a number of recommendations for the EU to fulfill the urgent needs of Ukrainian older people.
Care must empower us throughout our lives – AGE position paper
Throughout 2021, we organised a series of workshops with our members to discuss the change we want to see in care in Europe. Our ‘Rethinking care process’ involved 60 individuals from AGE member organisations in 18 European countries. This paper is the result of the views shared in these workshops and by AGE members in […]
The Right to Work in Old Age
Drafted on the 20th anniversary of the EU Employment Framework directive our report explores the challenges older people face in accessing justice and equally enjoying the right to work.
AGE Strategy 2022-2025
AGE Strategy 2022-2025 is a core document that will guide our work for the next four years. It outlines our priorities and clarify our internal and external goals, so as to strengthen the cooperation within our network as well as with our external partners. It has been drafted together with AGE members, bearing in mind […]
Towards an EU Age Equality Strategy: Delivering equal rights at all ages
The COVID-19 crisis has provided further evidence of the detrimental impact of ageism affecting both younger and older people’s dignity and capacity to participate in society. It clearly reminds us that equality is key to shaping fair societies where all individuals, regardless of their age, are given the support they need and the opportunities to […]
COVID-19 and Human Rights Concerns for Older Persons
Our policy paper presents the state-of-play of a reflection we have engaged with our members and external experts on how the COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken by governments affect the human rights of older persons. It highlights key issues faced in particular by older persons, in terms of access to health and social care, discrimination […]
Human rights are for all ages – The EU must lead the rallying for a UN Convention!
While the EU leads the promotion of human rights worldwide, it still needs to demonstrate in practice its commitment to equality at all ages. The document ‘HUMAN RIGHTS ARE FOR ALL AGES – The EU must lead the rallying for a UN Convention!’ has been published as part of AGE’s #EULeadsTheRally campaign, to help mobilize […]
Short guide to avoid stereotypical communication when talking about ageing and older people
Wrong language or images can easily convey a stereotypical idea of older people. This sheet gives concrete communication tips that can make a huge difference in the way we talk about ageing and older age. Language * Inspiration: (c) FrameWorks Institute. 2017. Quick Start Guide. Washington, DC.*Additional versions of this short guide can be developed […]
