We call for a new vision of long-term care that supports autonomy and participation
In 2021 we conducted a series of discussions to define our renewed vision for long-term care, based on the inputs of our members and partners. Our reflection led to a more positive vision, built on the purpose of long-term care of ensuring autonomy and independence of persons of all ages. Care systems need to ensure […]
EU steps up its ambitions for life-long learning – but age barriers remain
photo from bbc creative on Unsplash The European Commission has recently proposed two new initiatives to help adults to access lifelong learning and employment across EU countries: on individual learning accounts and on micro-credentials. Although the proposal can help encourage a life-long learning culture, it still includes some ageist restrictions. Increasing adult participation in education […]
Kick off the French EU Presidency and new Trio
France has taken over the Presidency of the Council of the EU for 6 months, starting from 1 January 2022. The priorities of the French Presidency revolve around 3 main areas: Digital technology: economic regulation and accountability of platforms, namely with regard to hate speech, with legislation on digital services and markets; Ecological transition: establishment […]
12th OEWG call for input – Make your voice heard to strengthen older people’s rights!
The Twelfth Session of the Working Group will be held from 11 to 14 April 2022 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Non-for-profit organisations and National Human Rights Institutions are invited to provide their written inputs for this session, which will addresss the following four areas: New themes older people’s contributions to sustainable […]
Final DIGITOL conference on combating disinformation: “We have to be many”
The final conference of the DIGITOL project on 11 January 2022 provided the opportunity to share useful practices and tools to fight disinformation and fake news using an intergenerational approach. The event allowed attendees to learn and discuss with project partners and participants and to define recommendations for policy makers. Added value of the Digitol […]
Technology for ageing well – eVITA produces its first podcast ‘Ageing Equal’
Since January 2021, AGE has been the partner of the European – Japanese project eVITA “Virtual Coach for smart ageing” in charge of the communication and dissemination of the project’s work. eVITA is aimed to design a virtual coach system that will improve the well-being of older adults and support them to age well at […]
Disability – AGE will be part of new EU advisory board
AGE has been selected to become a member of the Disability Platform, which brings together Member States, experts in the field of disability and organisations representing or providing services persons with disabilities. The establishment of this advisory board is foreseen in the European Commission’s Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030. Its objective […]
Human rights for all ages: Our joint Annual Conference called for life course perspective and intergenerational cooperation
The importance of adopting a rights-based and life-course approach to ageing and promoting cooperation between generations to combat ageism was the topic of our joint annual conference on 18 November 2021. Prepared during the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the conference was organised in cooperation between the Slovenian Ministry of Labour, […]
New FRA research project will address ageing and digitalization
In 2022 the Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) is planning to do research on “Ageing in Digital Societies”, using a fundamental-rights perspective to ensure older people’s rights are enforceable in practice. As a several survey by the FRA demonstrated, the frequency of internet use is lower among older people. Yet, in a context of increasing digitalization […]
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 […]
Luxembourg City wins 2022 Access City Award
The city of Luxembourg has won the 2022 Access City Award for becoming more accessible to persons with disabilities. The city has made accessibility a priority, implementing a wide range of innovative solutions and improvements that follows a ‘Design for All’ approach to make access easier for everyone, including for persons with disabilities. It has […]
EU Sport Ministers promote lifelong physical activity
On 30th November 2021, EU Sport Ministers adopted conclusions on Lifelong Physical Activity, aiming to encourage regular physical activity for everyone throughout their lives. This activity could be supported by lifelong monitoring of physical fitness, and the development of adequate environments. Promoting lifelong physical activity has been one of the key priorities of the Slovenian […]
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 […]
AGE Barometer 2021: More effort is needed to support older people’s participation
Photo by Tyler Farmer on Unsplash This month, AGE will publish the third edition of its Barometer with a focus on participation. While our Barometer highlights many good examples, it also underlines that, too often, older persons are not part of decisions concerning them directly. Our assessment of older people’s situations across Europe echoes our […]
