Respect older people’s human rights: Time for political will and social activism!
Brussels, 28 April 2017 PDF version available here AGE Annual Conference and General Assembly 2017, 7-9 June 2017 Older people together with their organisations need to stand together to combat the persisting ageism and age discrimination to enhance social justice within and between generations. Ageism – the systematic discrimination of persons on the ground of […]
EU Social Partner Framework Agreement and EC proposal on Work-Life Balance: further steps in support of active ageing and intergenerational solidarity
Brussels, 28 April 2017 PDF version available here EU Day of Solidarity between Generations, 29th April While the 29 of April marks the European Day of Solidarity between Generations, AGE Platform Europe highly welcomes both the European Social Partners agreement on active ageing and intergenerational approach adopted last month and the proposal for a directive […]
Future of the European Union: Time to rebuild a truly collective European project addressing EU challenges and citizens’ concerns
Brussels, 24 March 2017 PDF version available here 60th anniversary of the Rome Treaties, 25 March 2017 AGE members loudly call on the European Union leaders to seize the momentum of the 60th Anniversary of the Rome Treaties to rebuild a truly collective project for the EU integration and identity, based on social progress, inclusion […]
Activists demonstrate at the European Parliament calling for a strong law on accessibility in Europe
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 06 March 2017 PDF version available here Accessibility? Act! Monday 6 March 2017 | Today we are demonstrating in front of the European Parliament and we are calling on Parliamentarians to promote a strong and effective European Accessibility Act. Millions of people in Europe are still excluded from using basic products […]
European Day for Victims: Let’s not forget the victims of elder abuse!
Brussels. 22 February 2017 PDF version available here On the occasion of the European Day for Victims of Crime, AGE Platform Europe calls on European Union countries and the European Commission to implement in a comprehensive and ambitious way the 2012 European Union Directive on Victims’ Rights. In a position paper released to mark this […]
The Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing should be used to trigger policy change and improve the situation of older people!
Brussels. 14 December 2016 PDF version available here AGE Platform Europe (AGE), warmly welcomes the conclusions of the report of the UN Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of All Human Rights by Older Persons. On the basis of feedback received from older people’s organisations in the 28 EU member states AGE is launching a report […]
International Day of Human Rights: Stand up for your rights… but first get to know them!
Brussels. 09 November 2016 PDF version available here International Day of Human Rights, 10 December On the occasion of the International Human Rights Day , commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 10 December 1948, AGE Platform Europe calls on older people to stand up for their rights, using our updated […]
EU Pillar of Social Rights: Strengthen the European social acquis to build an inclusive and age-friendly EU
Brussels, 8th December 2016 PDF version available here In light of the multiple crises that Europe is facing and the growing scepticism towards the European project, the European Union should send a clear message towards greater fairness and solidarity. An ambitious action in the social field has the potential to change the citizens’ vision of […]
New UN convention needed to adequately protect older persons’ human rights and combat ageism in Europe
Brussels. 29 October 2016 PDF version available here UN International Day of Older Persons, 1st October: Take a Stand Against Ageism! The 2016 UN International Day of Older Persons ‘takes a stand against ageism’ and calls on everyone to rethink our views and attitudes towards the older generation. To mark that day, a joint event […]
Vote yes to strengthen Work-Life balance opportunities for Europe’s families
Brussels 06 September 2016 PDF version available here European Parliament report on Work-Life Balance On 13th September 2016, the European Parliament will be called on to vote the report 2016/2017(INI) “Creating labour market conditions favourable for family-work balance”. We are 11 networks of NGOs and Local Authorities and since 2012 we have been working together […]
Fighting elder abuse in care services: A matter of rights!
AGE logo_small.jpg Brussels, 16 June 2016 PDF version available here World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2016 – EU Joint conference Too many older persons suffer abuse and neglect across Europe and worldwide in health and long-term care services. Raising awareness of this widespread reality is necessary to give a voice to victims of abuse who […]
Applying the Right to the City to older persons: the opportunity of the EU Urban Agenda
Brussels, 30 May 2016 PDF version available here Signature of the Pact of Amsterdam Welcoming the signature of the Pact of Amsterdam today, which will lead the way to the EU Urban Agenda, AGE Platform Europe, the largest EU network of older persons’ organisations, is publishing a guide aimed at helping European cities to use […]
More solidarity and interaction between generations needed to challenge age stereotypes and ingrained ageism
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 26 April 2016 PDF version available here Read this release in Spanish (translation by CEOMA) EU Day of Solidarity between Generations – Joint European Parliament event On the eve of the 8th European Day of Solidarity between Generations, celebrated on 29 April, many disadvantages and obstacles still prevent the equal participation […]
Healthy workplaces: A key issue for Europe’s ageing workforce
Brussels. 18 April 2016 PDF version available here Launch of the EU campaign ‘Healthy Workplaces for All Ages’ As an official partner in the newly launched EU campaign ‘Healthy Workplaces for All Ages‘, AGE recalls the key role that age-friendly working conditions and environments play to enable everyone to remain fit to work until retirement […]
Empowering people with incontinence and their carers to live independent and dignified lives at home and in the community
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 19 April 2016 Download the pdf version here Study conducted in six European regions contributes to better understanding of how to improve the care for people with incontinence in their daily lives at home and in the community. Patient involvement, knowledge and provisions based on patient profiles were found to be […]
Web accessibility: It is time to make everyone benefit from the digital revolution
Brussels, 10th March 2016 PDF version available here Trilogue Negotiations on EU Directive on Accessibility of Public Sector Bodies’ Websites While EU Ministers in charge of Digital Affairs in all EU member states are negotiating the EU Directive on the Accessibility of Public Sector Bodies’ Website, AGE has joined forces with several EU NGOs, including […]
International Women’s Day: Toward greater gender parity?
Brussels. 07 March 2016 PDF version available here International Women’s Day, 8 March 2016 Under the topic ‘Pledge for Parity’, this year’s International Women’s Day‘ reminds us of the persisting challenges faced by many women across the world: discrimination, violence and higher risk of poverty remain overwhelmingly female issues, while the large majority of decision […]
Reconciliation of work and family life: an issue for older workers as well
Brussels 18 February 2016 PDF version available here EU consultation on reconciling work and family life – AGE response and policy paper With the European Commission’s public consultation on the challenges of reconciling work and family life closing today, AGE recalls the importance of reconciling work and family life also for older workers – many […]
