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Written Statement by the International Federation on Ageing for the 73rd Session of the World Health Assembly, 18-19 May 2020
Aligned with the Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020-2030, the International Federation on Ageing calls for Member States to prioritize the legal rights of older people to live long and healthy lives within the four action areas: ageism, integrated primary care, long term care and age-friendly cities and communities.
Global Advocacy Approaches to Immunisation for All Ages: Webinar Invitation
This World Immunisation Week, Immunisation for All Ages (IFAA) supports the World Health Organization’s (WHO) statement that, “at all ages, vaccines save lives and keep us safe” and calls upon professional, patient and advocacy organisations, together with all levels of government to increase their investment in prevention policy that supports immunisation at all stages of life.
140 Member States Sign Statement in Support of UN Brief on COVID-19 and Older People
Today, 12 May 2020, 140 Member States signed a statement in support of the United Nations Policy Brief on the Impact of COVID-19 on Older Persons by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations.
WHO Country and Technical Guidance – COVID-19: Analysis of the Focus on Older People
In an effort to support the further development of targeted guidelines, the IFA has sought to understand where and how the unique needs of older people are being addressed in the WHO’s COVID-19 Country and Technical Guidance documents.
Promoting immunisation throughout life – World Immunisation Week
This World Immunisation Week, Immunisation for All Ages (IFAA) supports the World Health Organization’s (WHO) statement that, “at all ages, vaccines save lives and keep us safe” and calls upon professional, patient and advocacy organisations, together with all levels of government to increase their investment in prevention policy that supports immunisation at all stages of life.
Press Release: COVID-19 Exposing Historic Shortfalls in Long-Term Care
Today, all levels of government in Canada are confronted with the stark reality of what many residents, families and civil society witness in long-term care homes on a daily basis: a fundamental lack of coordination and a cohesive set of protocols that could save lives and minimize harm to families and health care professionals.
Open letter to World Health Organization (and to Member States). WHO must prioritize the needs of older people in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic
With reference to the Covid-19: open letter to WHO and member states (“the Open Letter”) by P. Lloyd-Sherlock et al, the International Federation of Ageing and others have collected signatories to support this Open Letter.
Share Your Voice
To launch the Vaccines4Life website, IFA is requesting the submission of a short video response to two questions. Please keep responses to each question to a maximum of 15 seconds. Afterwards, IFA will create compilation videos of these responses, to be featured on the new Vaccines4Life website, and shared through social media during WIW.
WHO Confirms Continuation of Official Relations with IFA
The Executive Board of the World Health Organization has decided to maintain official relations with the IFA. This decision was made in the 146th session of the WHO meeting in...
Keynote Speaker Announcement
IFA 15th Global Conference on Ageing "Rights Matter". Be inspired by our keynote speaker for 3 November 2020, Mr. Spencer West. The life of visionary and activist Spencer West...
Press Release: IFA Support for the Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020–2030
6 February 2020 Geneva, Switzerland - The 146th session of the World Health Organization Executive Board is currently taking place at WHO headquarters in Geneva, 3-8 February...
Mr Geoffrey Pearman, IFA Member Awarded with Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to Seniors and Business
Mr Geoff Pearman is a leading consultant, commentator, speaker and author in the field of ageing and in particular the ageing workforce. Mr Pearman has worked to raise awareness...