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 […]
Inclusive-by-design retail payments can boost innovation in the EU
AGE was invited to join a panel on Financial Inclusion at a conference organised on 24 April by the European Central Bank on “An innovative and integrated European retail payments market”. The access to safe, efficient and convenient means of payment is essential also in a digitalised world. But how can this be achieved when […]
Equal rights for all ages: AGE contribution to UN Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing
In the run-up to the 14th session of the United Nations’ Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing on 20-24 May in New-York, we actively prepared the ground to make the most of this key global event for the rights of older people. Global mobilisation for a UN Convention From 8th-14th April 2024, we participated in the […]
AGE discusses long-term care along the life course at International Conference on Integrated Care
AGE participated in the 24th International Conference on Integrated Care (ICIC24) in April, co-leading an engaging workshop on the present and future of long-term care as part of the Horizon 2020 project LAUREL. Entitled ‘Taking the leap: making integrated care a reality for people and communities’, the ICICI24 conference brought together more than 1000 leaders, […]
AGE calls for ensuring that people everywhere can live in peace
“We, the members of AGE Council of Administration – which met on 12 April 2024 in Rome – are concerned about the ongoing and continuing wars around the world and call to stop the killing of human beings and to respect human rights and humanitarian law.”
Solidarity between generations – Building bridges to celebrate what unites us
Read our April newsletter On 29 April, the European Day of Solidarity between Generations will celebrate its 15th edition. Initiated by AGE, the day shines a light on intergenerational practices and the need for promoting a “culture” of intergenerational dialogue and cooperation in an increasingly polarised society. In today’s society, where rapid technological advances and […]
Joint call for an ambitious European Long-Term Care Platform
AGE has joined 16 EU organisations in calling for the creation of a European Long-Term Care Platform to enhance the formal dialogue with civil society and improve the monitoring of investments in long-term care.
AGE joins call for an inclusive ‘Union of equality’
Together with representatives of equality networks, we discussed a common equality agenda for the next EU legislative term and sent a joint call for a truly inclusive European Union.
Healthy ageing and longevity in Europe: How do we prepare for the 100-year life?
Prior to the European Parliament elections taking place in June 2024, we joined the discussion organized by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC UK), one of AGE’s members, on the challenges and opportunities associated with demographic change in Europe. The aim of the event was to define a set of key priorities and policy recommendations […]
Old’Up intergenerational festival fosters civic engagement
On 3 February, ahead of the upcoming EU Day of solidarity between generations, our French member OLD’UP (OLD’UP’s group Europe and the World), organized in partnership with several committed French-speaking associations, an intergenerational day to discuss and reflect on the Europe of tomorrow and encourage people to vote in the run-up to the elections. The […]
