Launch of new Europe-wide network on innovation for age-friendly environments
Brussels, 4th March 2014 Launch of new Europe-wide network on innovation for age-friendly environments According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), physical and social environments are key determinants of whether people can remain healthy, independent and autonomous long into their old age. Creating age-friendly environments is therefore one of the most effective approaches to respond […]
Council of Europe recognizes older people’s human rights and fundamental freedoms
Brussels, 20 February 2014 Council of Europe adopts first European instrument on the human rights of older persons Council of Europe recognizes older people’s human rights and fundamental freedoms 20 February 2014 / AGE welcomes the adoption by the Council of Europe of the first European instrument dealing specifically with the human rights of older […]
Citizens need to mobilize for 2014 EU elections to ensure a more democratic and citizens-friendly EU
Brussels, 16 December 2013 EY2014 announced as the prolongation of EYC2013 to mobilize citizens around the EU elections Citizens need to mobilize for 2014 EU elections to ensure a more democratic and citizens-friendly EU Last week, at the closing event of the EYC2013 in Vilnius, the European Commission announced that the objectives of the EYC2013 […]
Growth must benefit all age and population groups, including the most vulnerable!
Brussels, 25 November 2013 Third Annual Convention on the European Platform against Poverty and Social Exclusion 26-27 November, Brussels Growth must benefit all age and population groups, including the most vulnerable! Following the launch of the Annual Growth Survey for 2014 and at the eve of the third Annual Convention on Poverty, AGE calls on […]
AGE EP Manifesto suggests measures for a fair and sustainable Age-Friendly EU
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 5 November 2013 Launch of AGE Platform Europe Manifesto for the European elections 2014 AGE EP Manifesto suggests measures for a fair and sustainable Age-Friendly EU Today, ahead of the European Parliament’s elections in 2014, AGE Platform Europe is holding an event at the European Parliament to launch its Manifesto for the […]
The European Semester should rebalance social and economic objectives to achieve inclusive growth and ensure decent living for people of all ages
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 3 October 2013 Communication of the European Commission on the social dimension of European Monetary Union The European Semester should rebalance social and economic objectives to achieve inclusive growth and ensure decent living for people of all ages In line with the EC communication on the social dimension of the European Monetary […]
We need a EU multi-stakeholder dialogue group on older people’s rights to support EU’s commitment and improve action coherence
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 1st October 2013 International Day of Older Persons We need a EU multi-stakeholder dialogue group on older people’s rights to support EU’s commitment and improve action coherence On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, AGE welcomes the establishment of the UN Independent Expert on the Rights of Older Persons[1] […]
Older persons demand UN and EU action to ensure full and equal enjoyment of their rights
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 19 August 2013 United Nations: Older persons demand UN and EU action to ensure full and equal enjoyment of their rights 12-15/08/13: During the fourth session of the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) on Ageing which took place in New York, civil society organisations representing older people joined forces to highlight why they […]
The EU should adopt an EU Quality framework for long-term care services to help combat elder abuse and ensure a dignified old age to all
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 13 June 2013 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 15 June 2013 The EU should adopt an EU Quality framework for long-term care services to help combat elder abuse and ensure a dignified old age to all The United Nations (UN) has designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. AGE Platform […]
Vodafone Foundation launches first Mobile for Good Europe Awards
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 28 May 2013 ‘Mobile for Good Europe Awards’ VODAFONE FOUNDATION LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL APPS Vodafone Foundation today announces the launch of the first Mobile for Good Europe Awards to search for iOS and Android apps designed to improve people’s lives and deliver substantial public benefit. Creators of the winning apps, in […]
Bringing together local and regional authorities across the EU to strengthen intergenerational solidarity
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 26 April 2013 European Day of Solidarity between Generations, 29th April Bringing together local and regional authorities across the EU to strengthen intergenerational solidarity AGE Platform Europe takes the opportunity of the European Day of Solidarity between Generations to call the European Commission to support an European Covenant on Demographic Change which […]
Older People also suffer because of the crisis – Their well-being and dignity are at stake!
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 5 December 2012 Annual Convention on Poverty and Social Exclusion, 5-7 December 2012, Brussels Older People also suffer because of the crisis –Their well-being and dignity are at stake! “Although this is not always properly reflected in statistics, millions of older people in the EU have been experiencing on a daily basis […]
2012: a first step towards a truly age-friendly European Union
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 5 December 2012 European Year 2012 Closing Conference, Cyprus, 10 December 212 2012: a first step towards a truly age-friendly European Union “We are very satisfied with the large mobilisation around the European Year 2012 (EY2012)”, declares Anne-Sophie Parent, AGE Secretary-General. “The EY2012 has clearly highlighted the need to rethink our economic […]
Multiple discrimination in old age: a neglected issue
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 23 November 2012 Equality Summit 2012, 22-23 November Multiple discrimination in old age: A neglected issue On 22 November, on the occasion of the European Equality Summit 2012, the Commission published its Eurobarometer on ‘Discrimination in the EU in 2012’ which highlights the ongoing problem of age discrimination as the most prevalent […]
The voices of older ethnic minorities and migrants are not heard in Europe
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 12 November 2012 Ce communiqué est également disponible en français ici. Equality Summit, 22-23 November The voices of older ethnic minorities and migrants are not heard in Europe Older migrants and ethnic & religious minorities face specific challenges in Europe, for instance, in accessing care, the labour market, and being able to […]
EU Quality framework for Long-term care services launched today in the European Parliament!
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 14 November 2012 WeDO Project Closing Conference, 14 November EU Quality framework for Long-term care services launched today in the European Parliament! ‘As the EU population is ageing rapidly, the provision of care services in old age will have to be improved and a common response at EU level is required to […]
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: With the persisting social crisis older people’s well-being and dignity are at stake!
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 17 October 2012 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2012 With the persisting social crisis older people’s well-being and dignity are at stake! National strategies to exit the crisis have been so far overwhelmingly driven by public finance austerity measures, often to the detriment of their social objectives. However, AGE believes […]
International Day of Older Persons 2012: We should act now to ensure a sustainable and inclusive future for all generations
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 28 September 2012 International Day of Older Persons 2012: “Longevity: Shaping the Future” We should act now to ensure a sustainable and inclusive future for all generations “In the present situation, the European Union can no longer afford to waste its human capital. Joining forces and resources at all levels and providing […]
