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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.
EuroAgeism seeking 15 PhD candidates for ageism related research project
EuroAgeism is seeking 15 excellent early stage researchers (ESR) for a 3-year fully funded Ph.D. program in multiple research areas. EuroAgeism is a prestigious program that is a consortium of high profile universities, research institutions, and an NGO that are...
Les effets de la défiance a l’égard des vaccins en France sur les personnes âgées
La population a tendance à penser que les vaccins ne sont nécessaires que pour les enfants et avant un voyage. L’immunisation des personnes âgées est souvent négligée, surtout en France, pays avec le plus haut taux de défiance a l’égard des vaccins du monde. La grande...
Fifth WHO / IFA Webinar – Rural and Remote Age-friendly Communities
The latest WHO / IFA webinar, ‘Rural and Remote Age-friendly Communities’ was presented by Dr Verena Menec of the Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. In this webinar, Dr Menec examined...
Les barrières au vieillissement en bonne santé des personnes âgées immigrées en France
Le vieillissement mondial de la population nécessite de prendre des mesures afin de s’assurer que les personnes âgées restent en bonne santé, pour continuer à vivre dignement. Mais ces mesures doivent prendre en compte la diversité de la population âgée pour éviter de...
Unequal Ageing: Older Prisoners Ageing in Place
“In managing the growing wave of older offenders, it would be wise to avoid some of the mistakes we have already made along the way in regards to the mentally ill. Just as prisons today have become the new asylums, we do not want the prisons of tomorrow to become the...
Income security of older people in Mexico
The number and proportion of older people is increasing globally, which makes it even more important to ensure that the rights of older people are both protected and respected, and inclusion is the norm. However, the countries facing the biggest growth in the number...
IFA/GAROP Webinar on Long Term and Palliative Care in Older Age
The IFA is continuing its partnership with the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People (GAROP), to present a second webinar on global issues facing older people, related to the work being conducted by the UN Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG). The focus...
Unequal Ageing: The Plight of Older Refugees
“The elderly are among the most invisible groups of refugees and displaced persons. I hope to change that.” - Mrs Sadako Ogata, former United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) The UNHCR defines a refugee as “someone who has been forced to flee his or her...
The UN International Day of Older Persons 2017 – “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society”
The international adoption of policies that support the functional ability of older people is in need of more attention than currently given as the global population of people aged 60 years and older increases. The recent population shift has resulted in an...
Unequal Ageing: Addressing Inequalities in an Ageing World
Despite the celebrations that take place on October 1st, the United Nations International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP), an annual event that commemorates the contributions made by older people to society, it is hard not to also recognize the challenges that ageing...
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