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International Day of Older Persons: Mobilizing Multisectoral Action for Longevity to 2030 and Beyond
Date: 1 October 2026 Time: 3.00 - 4.00pm CEST | 9.00 - 10.00am EST | 9.00 - 10.00pm CST |10:00 – 11:00pm PhST The world has entered an age of longevity. As people live longer...
Workshop on Engaging in the WHO Global Standards for Long-term Care Consultation
Help shape the future of long-term care! The World Health Organization has developed draft Global Standards for Long-term Care — an important opportunity to strengthen...
Update on the 18th IFA Global Conference on Ageing
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) have issued a joint statement regarding the hosting arrangements for the 18th IFA...
The International Federation on Ageing Actively Contributes to Historic UN Advancement for the Rights of Older Persons
Mr. Alejandro Bonilla García, IFA Main Representative to the United Nations in Geneva (second from right), with the independent experts on the rights of older persons. Geneva,...
2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development: A Milestone for Population Ageing
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) welcomes a landmark outcome from the 2026 United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), where, for the...
Towards Longevity-Ready Societies: Insights from Older Persons and Global Stakeholders
Between August 2025 and January 2026, the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) launched two global surveys on older persons’ experiences and multisectoral engagement in...
Elevating Older Persons and Healthy Ageing in the Global NCD Agenda
Drawing on an environmental scan of policy agendas and expert consultations, the report identifies persistent gaps in the integration of ageing across NCD prevention, care, and health system design, while also highlighting key opportunities and priority actions.
How Changing Bodies Require Changing Systems: The Intersection of Ageing and Obesity
By Elizabeth Lewis, Senior Policy and Project Coordinator at the International Federation on Ageing. Obesity solutions require system-level approaches, but far too often they are...
IFA Delivers Constituency Statements at the 79th World Health Assembly
At the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79), the International Federation on Ageing (IFA), together with supporting non-State actors (NSAs), delivered constituency statements...
Ageing, Gender, Power: Rethinking Women’s Health, Work and Rights Across the Life Course
On April 28, 2026, the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) hosted the event “Ageing, Gender, Power,” bringing together leaders and experts from across sectors to explore the...
Policy Matters: Activating Policy Levers to Increase Prioritization of Adult Immunization
Through six country reports, this project examines gaps in national immunization policies and identifies key opportunities to strengthen the prioritization, access, and delivery...
Completing the Pathway: From Patient Referral to Vision Care
As the global population ages, health systems must adapt to support functional ability and well-being across the life course. Vision loss is among the most common and overlooked...