Civil society organisations pave the way for a new EU Equality agenda
On 11 July, together with more than 140 civil society organisations, AGE sent a joint statement to newly established EU officials, political parties and some Member States calling for including equality and non-discrimination as core priorities of the new European Union agenda. As the European Union leaders are deciding on priorities for the 2024-2029 cycle, […]
Beautiful and practical: when clothes adapt to loss of independence
When you lose your independence or live with a disability, getting dressed can quickly become complicated. Yet, it’s an essential part of everyday life, also to maintain one’s identity and self-esteem. In recent years, specialist brands have emerged, offering ranges of ergonomic clothing that is easy to put on and compatible with a wheelchair or […]
Pension Adequacy: Halt the increase of old-age poverty!
Poverty and social exclusion among older persons, and especially among older women has been rising slowly since 2015. This is one of the results of the EU Pension Adequacy Report 2024, recently launched at a high-level conference in which we were invited to speak. Published every three years by the European Commission and the Social […]
Age Equality in the EU: what happens after the EU elections?
Read our July newsletter As the European Union renews its institutional architecture, it needs to step up action to ensure equal treatment in old age. This was the main premise of our 2024 annual conference ‘Writing the next chapter for AGE Equality in the EU’ that took place on 12th June in Leuven, Belgium. Against […]
Share your initiatives for quality integrated long-term care in Europe
As part of the Laurel project, AGE is looking for integrated long-term care initiatives on the national, regional or local level. Laurel is a Horizon Europe funded project aiming to develop actionable policies for adopting high-quality integrated long-term care. In detail, we are looking for initiatives that: focus on integrated long-term care which means combining […]
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.
Ensuring a digital future for healthy ageing – Pharaon final conference
With more the 200 participants, the final conference of Pharaon presented the work of the EU-funded project to make smart and active living for Europe’s ageing population a reality by integrating a diversity of technologies in multiple EU countries. Co-organised by AGE Platform Europe, the conference of Pharaon – A Digital Future for Healthy Ageing […]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: EU States must reinforce Victim’s Rights!
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 15 June, we call for BINDING standards to ensure better protection for victims of elder abuse across EU countries. The prevalence and ways to prevent abuse against older people specifically are not enough known or researched. The EU recently proposed reinforcing the rights of victims of crime, in a […]
Job Opportunity | Fundraiser – Part-time – Remote
Join us at AGE Platform Europe! We are looking for a proactive and self-driven Fundraiser to amplify our fundraising activities to support age equality. This role entails identifying potential funding sources, arranging meetings with prospective donors, and conducting due diligence to secure financial support for our mission. Ready to make a difference for older people? Discover all […]
Historic development: UN States recommend a UN convention to better protect rights in old age
Read our June newsletter The 14th session of the United Nations (UN) Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG), held from May 20-24, 2024, marked an important milestone in the promotion and protection of human rights in older age, after years of discussion and active advocacy by civil society. Established by the United Nations General Assembly, […]
Spanish portal ‘Accessibilitas’ available in English
Accessibilitas is a digital platform created by ONCE Foundation and the Royal Disability Board in order to promote the generation and dissemination of knowledge on Universal Accessibility. The platform gathers information on physical, technological and communication accessibility, such as accessibility legislation and standards, guidance and other materials, news, information about conferences and courses, and a […]
EU Care Strategy: Turn the nice words into national action!
Together with our members, we propose recommendations to reform the long-term care systems and meet the ambition of the European Care Strategy in 10 countries.
AGE joined citizen debate on artificial intelligence at beEU final event
On 25th May, a report presenting the results of a citizen panel on artificial intelligence (AI) was presented and debated in Brussels, in the presence of Belgian and European politicians, representatives of civil society and tech companies. AGE pointed out some potential risks in relation to social inclusion and non-discrimination. “AI holds great potential, (…) […]
Essential services must be accessible – even offline!
Together with 9 of our member organisations, we have co-signed a joint letter calling on the European Union to guarantee off-line access to all essential services.
United Nations’ working group on ageing recommends binding instrument to protect older people’s rights
For the first time in its history the United Nations (UN) Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing adopted by consensus a decision recommending that UN Member States, in addressing possible gaps in the protection of the human rights of older persons, consider, among other options, the adoption of an “international legally binding instrument”.
Healthy Ageing & Prevention Index: how do countries perform worldwide?
The International Longevity Centre – ILC is seizing the momentum of the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris to remind that sports and fitness play an important role in people’s ability to live well and for longer. But, of course, no one is expected to live, train, and diet like an Olympian, and national states have […]
Civil society organisations outline the shape of a social EU ahead of the elections
At the conference ‘Building Together the EU We Want’, civil society organisations discussed the EU they want and proposed priorities for the new mandate. We were part of the discussions. Held by the Civil Society Organisations’ Group of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on 16 April, the event brought together civil society organisations at […]
Four days that will shape the next five years
Read our May newsletter With less than one month to go to the European elections, the EU institutions are bracing themselves for the next institutional cycle and setting their priorities. But the main thing that will shape EU’s future is the mobilisation and choice of its citizens. We call on all citizens to make an […]
