IFA Virtual Town Hall Resources 6 August 2021
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.
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Key Resources
- WHO Advocacy Brief – Social isolation and loneliness among older people
- Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Opportunities for the Health Care System (2020)
- Promising Approaches Revisited
- An overview of reviews: the effectiveness of interventions to address loneliness at all stages of the life-course
- Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection
- Ending Loneliness Together
- Improving Community Well-Being through the Arts
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