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Registration for the 17th Global Conference on Ageing is now open! | Calling All Dementia Caregivers!

June 2024

The IFA is thrilled to announce that delegates can now access information on visa requirements and essential travel tips directly through the conference website. This initiative aims to facilitate a seamless experience for our international attendees, ensuring smooth entry into the vibrant South Africa.

Whether you’re looking for detailed instructions on visa applications or need advice on travel arrangements, our updated resources are designed to provide all the support you need.

Registration for the 17th Global Conference on Ageing is now open! | Calling All Dementia Caregivers!

May 2024

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to join IFA from 9th to 12th September 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, for an impactful and insightful event dedicated to exploring the diverse dimensions of ageing and its implications on society.

Our website is now live, offering detailed information on the nine conference themes, key dates, and the registration process.

IFA 17th Global Conference on Ageing | IFA Speaks at the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

April 2024

Join us in captivating Cape Town, South Africa, for an enlightening and transformative global conference that will shape the future of ageing. The 17th Global Conference on Ageing promises to be an insightful and impactful event dedicated to exploring the diverse dimensions of ageing and its implications on society.

IFA 17th Global Conference on Ageing | The Shingles Atlas for Adult Vaccination (SAAV) | and more

March 2024

Dates: September 9th to 12th, 2025 Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Themes: Immunization for all ages, Long-term care and improving function, Connecting ageing and the Economy, Improving practice through digital technologies, Building Capacity in Low/middle-income Communities: Policy and Good Practice, Healthy ageing, Family, intergenerational, Human rights (Ageism / Abuse, etc.), Age-friendly environments

Advancing Immunization Through the Decade of Healthy Ageing

February 2024

Today, the need for robust adult immunization programs and research is more evident than ever, with older people and those with chronic medical conditions at higher risk of serious life-threatening complications from vaccine-preventable diseases, such as influenza, pneumonia, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), pertussis, and shingles.

17th Global Conference on Ageing | Save the date!

January 2024

The International Federation on Ageing is thrilled to announce the upcoming 17ᵗʰ Global Conference on Ageing! This is an invaluable opportunity for NGOs, academia, professionals, thought leaders, government, civil society organizations and enthusiasts from around the world to come together, share insights, and foster collaborations that will help shape the future of older people.

The WHO Rehabilitation Alliance: Importance of Health Policy and Systems Research for Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems

December 2023

As a member of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Rehabilitation Alliance, the International Federation on Ageing supports the release of the editorial Importance of Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR) for Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems: A Call to Action to Accelerate Progress by members of the Alliance’s health policy and systems research workstream.

WHO Guidance

November 2023

“Don’t miss out on WHO’s newly released guide focused on connecting generations! Ageism exists when “age” is used to categorize individuals and create social divisions, with ensuing injustice and harm and lack of solidarity across generations.”

16th IFA Global Conference on Ageing The United Nations High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage

October 2023

“The 2023 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Global Monitoring Report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Bank has found that more than half of the world’s population is still not covered by essential health services despite numerous global commitments.”

IFA written statement

September 2023

“As an international non-governmental organization whose membership base comprises government, civil society, industry, academia and individuals, the International Federation on Ageing appreciates the opportunity to provide a statement at the 54^th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on the abuse and neglect of older adults.”