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Qualitative research on diagnoses and plans of age-friendly cities and communities. A global view of the Spanish Network
The Imserso, WHO’s collaborating agency in Spain, has presented the Qualitative research on diagnoses and plans for age-friendly cities and communities. An overview of the...
Business of ageing – New Zealand research
The Business of Ageing Project highlights the potential economic contribution older people will make to New Zealand over coming decades. The Business of Ageing reports...
Participatory urban development: age-friendly, community-promoting and future-orientated
This conference will present examples of municipal development from Germany and abroad that place particular emphasis on participatory approaches. In addition, guidelines, concepts and methods...
Promoting intergenerational solidarity in the EU
The conference will discuss the positive impact of intergenerational solidarity in the context of Europe’s ageing population and explore the key role that each generation...
Gerontology Days 2024 – International Scientific Conference
This International Scientific Conference, organized by the University of Debrecen and the University of Malta, provides opportunities for the exchange of experience, for educators and...
Equality ‘downgrade’ in European Commission dismays rights groups – The Guardian
Article on a joint letter by more than 50 organisations (including AGE) criticizing Ursula von der Leyen’s decision to do away with the standalone EU...
Vieillissement Actif et Conservation de la Nature
Ce séminaire est organisé dans le cadre du projet Grey4Green qui vise à promouvoir le bénévolat des aînés en matière de conservation de la nature...
International Day of Older Persons
The 1st October will mark the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons. The theme of this year is Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of...
ValueCare closing event looks at future of care
credit: David Linnane At the final conference of the five-year EU-funded ValueCare project, AGE contributed to debates on how best to shape the future of...
The ValueCare experience: Creating value for older people with chronic conditions in Europe
The book “The ValueCare Experience: Creating Value for Older People with Chronic Conditions in Europe—A Transition Towards Outcome-Based Integrated Care Supported by Technology” is an...
Intergenerational solidarity – a concept spanning many generations – EESC Bulletin
AGE Platform Europe’s President Heidrun Mollenkopf has been interviewed for the September issue of the Civil Society Organisations’ Bulletin focusing on intergenerational solidarity in the...
Life Course Approach and Intergenerational Health: Discussing a WHO Framework on Operationalizing a Life Course Approach
In this event, WHO will launch a framework on the operationalization of a life course approach to health and well-being. The event will raise awareness...
Building a future for all ages: Intergenerational solidarity for inclusive, just, and sustainable societies
Join governments, civil society organizations, and UN agencies to unpack how the power of intergenerational solidarity can be fully and practically leveraged to create a...
Why is there no standalone Commissioner on Equality?
AGE is deeply worried by the lack of a dedicated portfolio on equality, which runs against EU’s commitments and founding values. We call on Members...
Emeriti and Retirees are Still Useful to Our Society – Collection of Experiences
To celebrate the 2024 International Day of Older Persons, the Professors Emeriti Network is holding an online brainstorming event on the contribution of senior academics...
Work-Life Balance Strategies in Family Policy
Co-organised by COFACE Families Europe and the National Assembly of Active Mothers (NAMS) Lithuania, this European Expert Meeting will explore the intersection of mental health...
Addressing ageism: a key priority for a society of longevity
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) looks at the prevalence and impact of ageism on individuals and society in a series of policy briefs....
Human rights training toolkit – HelpAge International
The human rights training toolkit provides guidance on what human rights are, how they apply in older age, how to champion them and how to...
Curopoli explores how to support mental health of carers at WHO Europe event
AGE Italian member Curopoli participated at an expert meeting organized by the EU office of the World Health Organization with a view of furthering the...
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...
Fighting suicide among older persons: we need more than awareness-raising !
credit: GAMIAN-Europe Read our September newsletter 10 September was the World Day for the Prevention of Suicide. On that occasion, AGE worked with the network...
Artificial Intelligence: BAGSO stresses need to protect older people’s fundamental rights
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is spreading in all areas of life, the German National Association of Senior Citizens’ Organisations, BAGSO, calls for...
“Ageism and sexism in old age: The need for a new narrative on ageing”
The Older Women’s Network Europe (OWN-EU) and the Linköping University, Ageing and Social Change (ASC) invite you to a free online conference on issues related...
Legal capacity in older age
Organised by AGE German member BAGSO, this side event of 57th Session Human Rights Council will discuss challenges related to the human rights in older age...
