12th Global Conference Plenary Panels

Plenary Panels

The IFA’s 12th Global Conference on Ageing will feature four unique plenary panel sessions to root and anchor conference discussion.  These skillfully curated plenary panels will cover a wide range of topics and feature presentations from internationally renowned experts in the appropriate fields.  These plenary panels include:

Innovations In Care

“A radical shift in thought, innovation, and action is required in the development of models and modes of care to meet the expectations of future generations of older people.” …..Read more [here]
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Life Course Approach to Immunization

“Immunization is a core component of the human right to health, a standard element in the preventative public health approach, and an individual, community, and governmental responsibility.” …..Read more [here]

Social Protection and Security

“Since 1919, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has maintained and developed a system of international labour standards aimed at promoting opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work, in conditions of freedom, equity, security and dignity.” …..Read more [here]
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Women and Ageing

“The challenges which accompany the ageing process are experienced disproportionately by older women as compared to older men.  This is unsurprising when considering the fact that women today still have less access to health / education and a lower earning capacity than their male counterparts.” …..Read more [here]

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