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About the World Summit on Social Development
The United Nations General Assembly, through its resolutions 78/261 and 78/318, decided to convene the “World Social Summit” in 2025, under the title “the Second World Summit for Social Development” to be held in Doha, Qatar from 4-6 November.
The Summit will convene heads of State or Government, along with other leaders and CSOs, to address gaps and recommit to the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development and the Programme of Action and its implementation and give momentum towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
Advancing Healthy Ageing as a Cornerstone of Social Development
As populations age at unprecedented rates, the global community faces a decisive moment: will we adapt policies and systems to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to age with dignity, health, and voice, or risk leaving millions behind? Our work demonstrates that investing in healthy ageing strengthens entire societies, from resilient health systems and inclusive labour markets to sustainable urban development and intergenerational solidarity. The ageing agenda must be a core component of the sustainable development agenda.
Adult Vaccination in the Asia Pacific: Mobilising Policy and Practice Knowledge Expert Meeting
Experts from the fields of ageing, infectious diseases, public health, medicine and nursing gathered in Singapore recently to discuss adult vaccination uptake in the Asia Pacific region. The IFA is all about helping to influence and shape policy so making the link...
Live from New York: What’s Happening in Ageing at the United Nations in 2019?
The United Nations, founded in 1945, is currently made up of 193 Member States. You might ask “where does ageing fit into the UN’s mandate?” Actually, all of the issues mentioned above impact older persons. While the UN has a unit that focuses on ageing, the needs...
Championing Change with Community Based Volunteers
Community Development Volunteers for Technical Assistance (CDVTA) is an IFA member and community partner that advocates for the rights of older people in Cameroon. With a staff of 8 and a network of over 450 volunteers, CDVTA Director (and IFA Board Member) Mr...
Introducing the IFA Post-Conference Education Webinar Series
In 2018 the IFA held its largest global conference to date, convening over 1200 delegates. However, there are many more people who wanted to participate and were unable. As such, it is with great excitement that the IFA announces a new Post-Conference Education...
Addressing inequalities within a rapidly ageing global population
To address a rapidly ageing global population, governments, civil society and individuals have had to come together to work towards creating a world of healthy older people whose rights and choices are both protected and respected. Organizations committed to advancing...
Free and equal across the life course?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 70 years old today – Human Rights Day. This document was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) on 10 December, 1948 and sets out the common standards of fundamental human rights to be universally...
Eye See You Holiday Photo Contest 2018
The Eye See You campaign aims to improve eye health education and help Canadians maintain and promote vision health across the life course. This holiday season, the International Federation on Ageing and the Eye See You campaign are inviting amateur and professional...
Prevention is the Best Medicine: The Importance of Immunization to the Health of Seniors
On Tuesday 27 November 2018, health care professionals, public health officials, stakeholders in ageing, immunization and lung conditions, and interested members of the public gathered in Toronto to learn about the importance of immunization to the health of seniors...
It takes a community to prevent a fall: We all have a role to play
IFA Guest Blogger: Marguerite Oberle Thomas, Consultant -Liaison, Fall Prevention Community of Practice. Thomas, a senior, has worked in Injury Prevention since 1996. Fall Prevention Month is a November campaign initiated for the fourth year by pan-Canadian...
Man(ageing) Diabetes #WDD2018
What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus (diabetes) is one of the most common noncommunicable diseases globally and continues to increase in numbers and significance. Diabetes is a chronic, systemic disease where the body can either no longer produce (Type 1) or make good...
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