We need a European Care Strategy that delivers for older people! – Joint event report
As part of the wider reflection on ageing, initiated by the launch of the EU Green Paper on Ageing, the European Commission is preparing an EU Care Strategy to help address current and future challenges and opportunities in the care sector. This is why we co-organized, together with the Red Cross EU office, the Slovenian […]
European retirement week – AGE event explored pensions adequacy for current and future pensioners
As part of the European retirement week, we held an online conversation on pension adequacy and the role of the three pillars. Our event Realising and protecting pension adequacy across the pillars for current and future generations looked at the second and third-pillar pensions from the point of view of fiscal justice, inter-generational solidarity and […]
New report bridges the Green Paper on Ageing and EU Disability Rights Strategy
AGE has worked with an Early Stage Researcher to produce a policy report which critically analyses the EU Green Paper on Ageing from a disability rights perspective. The report also explores links between this initiative and the EU Disability Rights Strategy to fulfil the rights of older persons with disabilities. Ms Ainsley McLean is PhD […]
Access to and acceptance of cash remains a key issue
After 10 months of hard work, the final report of the working group on Access to and Acceptance of Cash has been welcomed by the European Retail Payment Bord (ERPB) of the European Central Bank. Thanks the contributions made by AGE members under the leadership of our representative in that group, Anne-Sophie Parent, the challenges […]
Reducing Ageism: Synergies in research and policy
Last September, the online policy event organised as part of the EuroAgeism project explored the different forms of ageism and strategies to combat it. The event presented the outcome of this unique multi-disciplinary, multi-sectorial project on ageism and how these lessons can be applied in future research, policy and practice. Discriminatory homogenization Already at the […]
SHAPES workshop gives the floor to older people and people with disabilities
On 26 October, we organised the 4th Dialogue Workshop of SHAPES under the title “Diversity and empowerment: understanding the realities of older people”. The workshop brought together 176 participants from academia, health and care, civil society and older self-advocates. They expose the lived realities of older people and people with disabilities to bring SHAPES closer […]
Green Paper on Ageing – Age equality is not negotiable!
Earlier this year, we participated in the consultation launched by the European Commission along with its Green Paper on Ageing. Our expectations were high: we proposed a draft European Age Equality Strategy as one of the main initiatives to be included in a White Paper on Ageing. But to our great disappointment, we received confirmation […]
Care for older people: Focus on empowerment, not on vulnerability! AGE called at EESC hearing
At a recent hearing of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), we insisted on the important role of adequate and available care services to support older people’s autonomy and participation in society. This should be the overall goal of the European Care Strategy. The aim of the EESC hearing that took place on 27 […]
Rights of older people – Let’s start drafting a UN legal instrument now! call human rights advocates
We are joining forces with more than 220 organisations worldwide to urge for the establishment of an ad-hoc group to advance the work of the United Nations General Assembly’s Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing ahead of its 12th meeting. This group should be tasked to commence the drafting of the main normative elements of an […]
AGE joins an exhibition of global campaigns for the human rights of older people
In order to explore ways of supporting the human rights of older persons at the global level, an online exhibition collects the work of campaigners worldwide. AGE is part of the exhibition with our campaigns Ageing Equal and EU Leads The Rally. Hosted by the ASEM Global Ageing Center (AGAC), the Online Exhibition of Global […]
International Day of Older Persons 2021: three take-aways
Older people are mobilized for social change and demand to be consulted on matters that concern them. Yet, systemic ageism often stands in the way. On 1st October, we called on governments to engage with older people in preparation of the next UN discussions on human rights and ageing. Ageism is systemic and intersectional The […]
Intergenerational learning to face disinformation – DIGITOL launches online workshops
The first online workshop of Digitol project last 29 September was a great moment of mutual learning on how to prevent and address the spread of disinformation and fake news. Discussions highlighted namely the importance of: developing a learning platform enriched and updated constantly with new resources from actors involved in fighting misinformation; spreading grassroots […]
International Dissemination Forum for the EU Project Pharaon: Technology at the Service of Older People
On October 7th 2021, AGE had the opportunity to share some experiences raised by older persons interacting with digital technologies. Opened by the First Vice President and Deputy of the Department of Equality and Social Welfare of the Diputación Provincial de Jaén, the International Dissemination Forum under the aegis of the Pharaon project shed lights […]
International Day of Older Persons: AGE and IDA call for digital equity for older persons with disabilities
andreea-popa-750216-unsplash.jpg photo by Andreea Popa on Unsplash On the occasion of the International Day of Older People, we join forces with the International Disability Alliance (IDA) to call for digital equity for older persons with disabilities. In an op-ed we remind how the acceleration of digitalization during the Covid-19 pandemic has aggravated the digital divide, […]
Ageing deserves a White Paper! – AGE replies to State of the Union address
Following the State of the Union address of the President of the European Commission, we express our concerns regarding the follow-up to be given to the Green Paper on Ageing. We very much regret that no word was said about how the European Commission wants to make our ageing societies a place for all ages. […]
2021 EU Long-term care report : A highly useful analysis to inform care policymaking
The EU long-term care report publised by the European Commission last June provides a good overview of the trends, challenges and opportunities of an ageing Europe. Yet, we have identified room for improvement, namely in terms of narrative and policy ambitions. We also point out some recommendations for action as a next step to this […]
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e-VITA is a joint European – Japanese cooperation project for smart ageing. Japan is known for having one of the oldest populations in the world and researching ways to support older adults in staying independent. AGE is involved in this international research project to encourage international exchange of good practices in the field of active […]
Conference on the future of Europe: Support our call for an Age Equality Strategy!
The Conference on the Future of Europe started last Spring and is now entering a new phase: citizens’ panels will start discussing and defining recommendations to be submitted to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission in early 2022. To nourish the debates a digital platform is open for every citizen to share […]
