Last call to develop social inclusion applications and share €200,000 prize fund
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 24 September 2012 Vodafone Foundation Smart Accessibility Awards 2012 Last call to develop social inclusion applications and share €200,000 prize fund There is just a month left to enter the Vodafone Foundation Smart Accessibility Awards and be in with a chance to win a share of a €200,000 prize fund for […]
Age- and dementia- friendly environments as investment for a sustainable EU
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 20 September 2012 World Alzheimer’s Day, 21 September 2012 Age- and dementia- friendly environments as investment for a sustainable EU “Investment in age-and dementia-friendly environments is greatly needed to support the active participation of our ageing populations in society and respond to Europe’s demographic challenge in a sustainable way,” points out Anne-Sophie […]
Achieving a society for all ages: a shared responsibility… Older citizens are ready to help!
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 20 September 2012 UNECE Ministerial Conference, 19-20 September Achieving a society for all ages: a shared responsibility… Older citizens are ready to help! “Over the last days, we have talked a lot about older people’s rights but AGE members feel that older people also have responsibilities and duties. They are ready to […]
Jobs for Europe or Europe for Jobs?
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 7 September 2012 EU conference “Jobs for Europe”, 6-7 September, Brussels Jobs for Europe or Europe for Jobs? ‘Older people should work for longer rather than spend their time on golf courses at the expense of the younger generations! No, they should leave their secured and well paid jobs to let the […]
EU Council supports active participation of all generations
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 22 June 2012 EPSCO Council meeting, 21 June 2012 EU Council supports active participation of all generations “Demographic change is bringing major challenges for Member States’ welfare systems, public finances and labour markets”, highlights Anne-Sophie Parent, AGE Secretary-General. “These challenges are compounded by the ongoing and worsening economic crisis and its political […]
Stop elder abuse: AGE calls for an EU quality framework for long-term care to support the wellbeing and dignity of older people
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 14 June 2012 International Day against Elder Abuse Stop elder abuse: AGE calls for an EU quality framework for long-term care to support the wellbeing and dignity of older people “With the ageing of the population and the major social and economic reforms this demographic change will entail, finding ways of preventing […]
Launch of Vodaphone Foundation Smart Accessible Awards 2012
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 31 May 2012 VODAFONE FOUNDATION DRIVE TO MAKE MOBILE INTERNET OPEN TO ALL The Vodafone Foundation launched yesterday the Smart Accessibility Awards, 2012. The competition calls for developers across Europe to design smartphone applications which take into consideration the needs of older people and people with disabilities. The Smart Accessibility Awards are […]
Families help promote active ageing and solidarity between generations
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 14 May 2012 International Day of Families, 15 May Families help promote active ageing and solidarity between generations “The increasingly stressful and demanding rhythm of our everyday life make it all the more necessary to support families and recognize the important role played by older people within families”, states Anne-Sophie Parent, Secretary-General […]
Fostering older people’s digital inclusion is key to Active Ageing
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 27 April 2012 Fostering older people’s digital inclusion is key to Active Ageing ECDL Foundation Partners with AGE Platform Europe to Promote the Older People’s Digital Inclusion during the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations and Launches Updated ICT Training Programme Adapted to Older People’s Needs FOR IMMEDIATE […]
The good thing about the crisis is that we rediscover the value of solidarity and cooperation between generations
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 27 April 2012 EU Day of Solidarity between Generations, 29th April The good thing about the crisis is that we rediscover the value of solidarity and cooperation between generations Rent-a-Granny , Learn With Grandma , Meeting places for everyone , On the Bus With Granny , VoisinAge and thousands of other […]
International Roma Day: It is time to improve the lives of older Roma
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 5 April 2012 International Roma Day It is time to improve the lives of older Roma For many Roma, 8 April is a day to celebrate Roma cultures, histories and identities. Since 2012 is the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations, ERIO and AGE believe that this year the […]
International Health Day: WHO and AGE join forces to promote healthy ageing in Europe
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 7 April 2012 International Health Day WHO and AGE join forces to promote healthy ageing in Europe “Supportive and age-friendly environments can help delay significantly the onset of old age diseases and dependency. This is why we are pleased to join forces with the World Health Organization and will submit a joint […]
International Women’s Day: The proposed reforms in social protection are going to deepen the gender gap in old age income!
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 7 March 2012 International Women’s Day The proposed reforms in social protection are going to deepen the gender gap in old age income! On the eve of International Women’s Day and on the occasion of the EP Interparliamentary Committee meeting on 8 March on ‘Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value’, […]
White Paper on Pensions: A step in the right direction but more ambition needed
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 16 February 2012 White Paper on Pensions A step in the right direction but more ambition needed The proposed agenda is a good step in the right direction but for it to deliver, these EU initiatives will need to be supported by a stronger agenda for quality job creation, financial markets […]
Launch of European Year 2012: Let’s all commit to an age-friendly European Union by 2020!
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 17 January 2012 Launch of European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations 2012 Let’s all commit to an age-friendly European Union by 2020! On the eve of the launch of the European Year on Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations, the EY2012 Coalition presents its joint Manifesto and Road […]
EU leaders must protect discriminated groups in all walks of life
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 12 January 2012 EU leaders must protect discriminated groups in all walks of life The EU has thrown in the towel about protecting discriminated groups, including lesbian, gay and bisexual people, persons with disabilities, religious minorities, youth and older people. A coalition of European equality and anti-discrimination NGOs now calls on […]
Older ethnic minorities and migrants are also part of the EU’s ageing population
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Brussels 16 December 2011 International Migrants’ Day, 18 December Older ethnic minorities and migrants are also part of the EU’s ageing population Frequently the ‘migrant’ factor is forgotten in discussions on Europe’s ageing population. But older migrants and ethnic minorities face specific challenges in Europe in accessing care, the labour market, and […]
The smartphone revolution: accessible to all
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 6 December 2011 Announcement of the winners of the Vodaphone Foundation Smart Accessibility Awards THE SMARTPHONE REVOLUTION: ACCESSIBLE TO ALL Vodafone has announced the winners of the inaugural Vodafone Foundation Smart Accessibility Awards at a ceremony attended by the European Commissioner for Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes and Vodafone Group Chief Executive Vittorio […]
