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SUMMARY:International Day of Older Persons: Mobilizing Multisectoral Action for Longevity to 2030 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The world has entered an age of longevity. As people live longer and populations age\, the systems that shape our lives must evolve to keep pace.  \nPopulation ageing is not solely a health or social issue. It has implications across employment\, social protection\, infrastructure\, technology\, financing\, health and care — making it a defining development issue.  \nLooking to 2030 and beyond  \nAs the world enters the second half of the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030)\, 2026 is an important moment to reflect on progress\, identify gaps and accelerate action — while considering what needs to continue beyond 2030.  \nTo mark the International Day of Older Persons 2026\, IFA will convene a global virtual dialogue bringing together leaders across sectors to explore how collective action can accelerate progress towards 2030 and help shape the agenda on ageing and longevity beyond 2030.  \nThe conversation will ask:  \nWhat has meaningfully changed during the first half of the Decade?  \nWhere are systems still failing to keep pace with longer lives?  \nWhat needs to be different by 2030 — and what needs to be carried beyond 2030? 
URL:https://ifa.ngo/event/international-day-of-older-persons-mobilizing-multisectoral-action-for-longevity-to-2030-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Virtual\, 23423 sfds street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, l15 f5d\, Canada
CATEGORIES:IFA Speaking,Virtual event
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SUMMARY:Shaping the Future of Long-Term Care: Engaging in the WHO Consultation on the Draft Global Standards for Long-Term Care
DESCRIPTION:Join IFA for an interactive workshop to explore the WHO draft Global Standards for Long-Term Care and learn how to bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences into the global consultation process.
URL:https://ifa.ngo/event/shaping-the-future-of-long-term-care-engaging-in-the-who-consultation-on-the-draft-global-standards-for-long-term-care/
LOCATION:Virtual\, 23423 sfds street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, l15 f5d\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual event
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SUMMARY:Reframing Healthy Ageing and Long-Term Care Systems in Africa: Strengthening Informal\, Home-Based and Community Care through Integrated Systems Approaches
DESCRIPTION:Pan-Africa Dialogue Series on Ageing and Development: Session 5 \nAfrica is experiencing one of the fastest demographic transitions globally. While the continent remains relatively young\, the absolute number of older persons is increasing rapidly\, often in contexts where health\, social protection and care systems are under-resourced and fragmented. At the same time\, Africa faces an urgent employment challenge\, particularly for women and youth\, alongside widening gender inequalities in unpaid and informal work. \nLong-term care (LTC) needs are already rising due to increased longevity\, non-communicable diseases\, disability\, functional decline and dementia\, yet remain largely invisible within national development\, health and financing frameworks. Across Africa\, long-term care is predominantly provided by families\, communities and informal caregivers\, most of whom are women\, often without recognition\, skills certification\, income security or social protection. This invisibility masks both the economic burden of unpaid care and the missed opportunity to build a skilled care workforce and care economy. \nGlobal and regional frameworks\, including the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA)\, the Doha Political Declaration\, the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030)\, and the African Union Common Position on Long-Term Care and Framework on Family provide a strong policy foundation. However\, many countries lack the tools\, governance models\, financing pathways and implementation guidance to translate these commitments into integrated long-term care systems that simultaneously advance healthy ageing\, gender equality and job creation.
URL:https://ifa.ngo/event/reframing-healthy-ageing-and-long-term-care-systems-in-africa-strengthening-informal-home-based-and-community-care-through-integrated-systems-approaches/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251106T100000
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SUMMARY:From Potential to Progress: Empowering Every Generation for Social Development in Asia and Africa
DESCRIPTION:From Nepal to Ghana\, India to South Africa — Ageing Nepal\, Association of Ghana’s Elders\, GRAVIS\, YouthBuild discuss intergenerational\, rights-based solutions\, supported by Keynotes and Sponsors \nFor more information\, click here
URL:https://ifa.ngo/event/from-potential-to-progress-empowering-every-generation-for-social-development-in-asia-and-africa/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T150000
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SUMMARY:Home- and Community-Based Care for Social Inclusion and Decent Work: Practical Pathways to Long-Term Care
DESCRIPTION:Hamad Medical Cooperation\, International Federation of Ageing (IFA)\, HelpAge International\, Gray Panthers NYCThis session will showcase practical models and partnerships for home- and community-based long-term care that promote social inclusion\, decent work\, and healthy ageing. \nFor more information\, click here
URL:https://ifa.ngo/event/home-and-community-based-care-for-social-inclusion-and-decent-work-practical-pathways-to-long-term-care-2/
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CATEGORIES:IFA Speaking,Virtual event
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