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IFA Oral Statement at the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
19 March 2024 UN Representative Dr. Cynthia Stuen...
Programme de mentorat ECHO pour les villes amies des aînés
Le modèle ECHO Le modèle ECHO a été utilisé dans de nombreux domaines, notamment ceux de l'éducation et de la justice sociale. Il existe plus de 860 réseaux ECHO dans 44 pays,...
Highlights from IFA’s 16ᵗʰ Global Conference
Presidential-Symposium-on-Older-Women The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) recently held its 16ᵗʰ Global Conference on Ageing entitled Challenge, Transformation,...
Cosy Comforts: How Warmth Can Ease Winter Loneliness
As we age, we begin to struggle more with feelings of loneliness during the winter months. With the days getting shorter and the nights longer, social gatherings often get...
IFA in the Decade of Healthy Ageing
"When we do things together, we can achieve great things. This is not about egos, it’s not about specific organizations, it is about what do we want to change and how do we work...
Connecting Healthy Ageing and Vision Report
Connecting Healthy Ageing and Vision Report An estimated 73% of people living with avoidable vision impairment are older people; that is 800 million people globally. This number...
Career opportunities – Secretary General
Join the International Federation on Ageing!The IFA is currently hiring a new Secretary General. All enquiries, information and applications are private and confidential. A...
Age-friendly Environments ECHO Mentorship Program
Anatomy of an ECHO The ECHO Model has been leveraged across many fields including education and social justice. There are more than 860 ECHO networks in 44 countries that have...
Pay your homage to Kawaldip Sehmi on his online memorial
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kawaldip Sehmi on Tuesday, 1st August 2023. In honor of Kawaldip's remarkable life and contributions, an online memorial...
Launch of the World Health Organization’s World Rehabilitation Alliance
As an advocate for older persons, the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) recognizes that rehabilitation is critical to the maintenance of individuals’ functional ability...
IFA concludes successful 16th Global Conference in Bangkok, Thailand
Key takeaways - - The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) successfully concluded its 16th Global Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, focusing on the theme of "Challenge,...
IFA Special Announcement | The IFA President, Mr. Graeme Prior, announces Dr. Jane Barratt departure as Secretary General of IFA
Key takeaways -- The IFA President, Mr. Graeme Prior, at the recent IFAs 16th Global Conference on Ageing in Bangkok, Thailand, announced the departure of the Secretary...