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#AgeingEqual campaign 2019

From 30 September to 6 October our #AgeingEqual campaign is breaking down the stereotypes of older people through visible activism by older persons. Join us and be vocal against ageism!

International Day of Older Persons 2019

On 1st October, the International Day of Older Persons, AGE revives its call for age equality as a critical milestone to achieve sustainable, truly democratic & peaceful societies. Join the movement!

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Job vacation for Research Project Officer

We are hiring a one-year full-time Research Project Officer to support the work of AGE secretariat on EU research projects. you can apply until 18 October 2019.

AGE, COFACE Families Europe & Eurocarers joint PR on LTC

To preserve their legitimacy, the EU and member states need to care for citizens! AGE, COFACE Families Europe & Eurocarers urge for an EU Strategy on long-term care.

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Designation of EU Vice-President Commissioner for Democracy & Demography

AGE welcomes the designation of the first-ever European Vice-President Commissioner for Democracy and Demography, who would lead EU work on addressing demographic change.

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The elections of the European Parliament this year is an opportunity we cannot miss! Discover AGE's plans for the upcoming EU elections and our 7 recommendations for a Europe of all ages.

Check out our European Election Manifesto here

Areas We Work On

Older People' Rights

Socio-economic policies

Age-friendly environments

AGE Activities

AGE involvement in EU projects

Selection of good practices

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AGE News

How can the digital transformation serve the public interest? Civil society publishes joint EU Manifesto

AGE becomes an official partner of the World Health Organization in Europe

Tackling discrimination against older persons: AGE and Equinet launch joint report

AGE Vice-President highlights common intergenerational challenges on EU & Asian Older Persons Days

Euronews features i-PROGNOSIS app and videogames against Parkinson’s disease

EU & International News

Stakeholders come together to shape the future of EU research and innovation

Horizon prize 2019 awards best innovative mobility solutions for 65+

Older persons with disabilities fall between the cracks of human rights protection

Polish company charged with record-high penalty for cheating seniors

Hospital pharmacists committed to safer use of medicines in older age

AGE Members News

'I once had a voice...' - OKRA social media campaign calls out to new Flemish policy leaders

EU project GrandExpertS event in Dublin

Dutch mobility scooter championship sheds lights on mobility & social inclusion in old age

Press Releases

Europe must head the way toward Age Equality

To preserve their legitimacy, the EU and member states need to care for citizens!

AGE welcomes the designation of an EU Vice-President Commissioner for Democracy and Demography!

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