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 […]
Older people’s rights: Recent work of the UN Independent Expert
After a visit to Finland, Claudia Mahler, the UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, applauded the country’s commitment and political will to include older persons. However, she called on the Finnish governmeent to make further effort to uphold the human rights of older persons and reflect older persons’ […]
Rights of older persons: Substantive resolution adopted by UN Council
The Human rights Council (HRC) of the United Nations adopted its first-ever substantive resolution last 7th October 2021. This adoption marks an important step forward in advancing older people’s rights and the fight against ageism and age-based discrimination worldwide. By this resolution, the Human Rights Council requests the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to prepare […]
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 […]
Future of Europe – MEPs call for embracing ageing as a positive process
The Future of Europe conference is a unique opportunity to change the way we look at ageing and to make the most of our ageing society, say 7 MEPs in a joint op-ed. ‘Ageing means living’ In their joint opinion article for Social Europe, 7 MEPs remind that ageing is a life achievement that need […]
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 […]
European Care Strategy – The EU as a driving force for better care for all?
photo by Jusfilm on Unsplash On 15 September, in her State of the Union speech, European Commission president, Ursula Von der Leyen, announced the launch of a European Care Strategy: “If the pandemic taught us one thing, it is that time is precious. And caring for someone you love is the most precious time of […]
Ageism – 7 of 10 older people report being victims of age prejudice in Southern Belgium
Stereotypes, prejudices and discrimination against older people are everywhere in society. This is once again reflected in the figures from the survey published in September 2021 by Amnesty International in French-speaking Belgium. “Ageism is omnipresent and yet goes largely unnoticed. However, age-related stereotypes and prejudices have serious consequences, such as exclusion, discrimination, neglect and violence […]
Growing social exclusion of older people – Two French reports sound the alarm and call for political action
On 1st October, International Day of Older Persons, the French Commissioner on Rights released a report providing an updated overview of discrimination based on old age and the difficulties faced by older people (65+) to access services in their daily life. This study is based on a telephone survey of 2,506 people aged 65 or […]
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 […]
The EU campaigns for HealthyLifestyle4All
Photo from the European Commission’s website Healthy Lifestyle 4 All (HL4A) is a two-year campaign launched by the European Commission to promote a healthy lifestyle across generations and social groups. Kicked-off at the opening of the European Week of Sport in September, HealthyLifestyle4All is designed to link sport and active lifestyles with health, food and […]
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 […]
Web accessibility – Share your views!
The European Commission is inviting you to participate in the Open Public Consultation on the Web Accessibility Directive. The aim of the consultation is to gather views to support the evaluation of the Directive and its implementation. It will also inform possible future policy initiatives related to web accessibility. This Web Accessibility Directive benefits everyone, […]
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 […]
Shaping the future of long-term care in Europe: Have your say!
The InCARE project (co-funded by the European Union) team is inviting you to share your views, experiences, attitudes, and expectations on long-term. Your support in disseminating the survey will also be welcome to ensure as many people as possible are given the opportunity to have their say. How do you view care for older people […]
#OlderAndGreener – Building age-friendly communities to tackle climate change
#OlderAndGreener is a campaign launched in the UK on the UN’s International Day of Older People (IDOP) by the Centre for Better Ageing to celebrate what older people are doing to tackle the climate emergency. Ahead of the COP26 UN climate change conference taking place in Glasgow in November, the city of Manchester, along with […]
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, […]
