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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...