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2019 Nominations to the Board of Directors
The IFA Nominating Committee is welcoming expressions of interests from IFA members to be considered for the slate of candidates toward election by the full members to the Board...
What steps can you take to secure your government’s support for a new UN convention in your country?
Join us next week to find out in our next webinar organised in partnership with the IFA! This webinar on Tuesday 30th July at 12:00 BST will introduce the ‘FAIR Guidelines’...
Research published by the IFA suggests that influenza vaccination has an additional layer of benefits for older people and those suffering with chronic illness
July 4, 2019 Toronto, Ontario - A report released today by the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) highlights a key finding; the annual flu shot may have a protective effect...
Launching: “Targeted Communications: Worth the Shot” White Paper
IFA launches the white paper “Targeted Communications: Worth the Shot” which calls on stakeholders to use communication strategies to improve adult vaccination rates. 4 June 2019...
Adult Vaccination Consensus Statements on Mobilizing Policy and Public Health Communications
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is pleased to release the following consensus statements: Adult Vaccination in the Asia Pacific: Mobilizing Policy and Practice The...
Event Today: Dispelling Myths Surrounding the Vision Health of Older People
Vision Health Month centres on those who are vulnerable and at risk of vision complications TORONTO, ON – In its fourth year of advocating for the right to sight, the Eye See...
“Disrupting the Status Quo”: Michael Tamblyn, Rakuten Kobo CEO, to deliver a key note address at IFA2020 Conference
PRESS RELEASE | 25 April 2019 Outdated stereotypes and misconceptions of older age are pervasive, overwhelmingly negative and are also often internalized by older people, with...
Joint Statement: Stopping the Spread of Vaccine Misinformation
Vaccination is a proven mechanism for managing and eliminating life-threatening infectious diseases and is estimated to prevent approximately 2 - 3 million deaths each year. It...
Take Action: Iluvien Survey for Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Are you a person living with Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) or a caregiver for a person living with DME? The International Federation on Ageing (IFA), in partnership with the...
Webinar Announcement: What is the role for public policy and technology in increasing immunisation uptake across the life course?
What is the role for public policy and technology in increasing immunisation uptake across the life course? is the fourth webinar of the International Federation on Ageing (IFA)...
OEWG: Independence, Autonomy and Rights of Older Persons in the African Context
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is co-hosting a side event entitled ‘Independence, Autonomy and Rights of Older Persons in the African Context’ at the upcoming 10th...
2019 IFA Annual Members Meeting
In accordance with Section 4 of the corporation’s bylaws members of the International Federation on Ageing are advised of the Annual Members Meeting to be held at: IFA...