The surveys have concluded but we are still looking for individuals from Czechia, Estonia, France, Germany and Poland that have experienced age discrimination to be interviewed over the phone!
AGE supports an important study on discrimination on the grounds of age in the European Union initiated by the European Commission DG Justice & Consumers (DG JUST). If you have experienced any kind of age discrimination or ageism as an individual, support us in shaping the understanding and future policies around age equality.
Why is this study important?
Ageism, as defined by the World Health Organization, encompasses stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel), and discrimination (how we act) based on age. It often manifests in unjust treatment across various areas of life, from the workplace to healthcare, social participation, and beyond.
Through this study, we aim to provide the European Commission with a broad and comprehensive overview and analysis of discrimination on the grounds of age by:
- Understanding the challenges and impacts of age discrimination on individuals and communities.
- Identifying gaps in existing efforts and policies in protection from discrimination based on age.
- Gathering recommendations for advancing age equality, with a focus on intersectionality and intergenerational fairness.
Persons that have experienced ageism or age discrimination
Do you live in Czechia, Estonia, France, Germany, or Poland?
We are looking for individuals from these countries to share their experience with ageism and age discrimination in 45 minute-interviews conducted in their local language either online or via the telephone.
We welcome participants from diverse backgrounds (age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, socio-economic background, living in rural and urban areas etc.).
If you’re interested, or if you know someone who can be, please contact Vera Hörmann by email (click here)
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