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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...
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...
Advocating for Accessible Pain Relief for Older Adults in the European Union (EU) – White Paper
For many older adults across Europe, pain is something they live with every day affecting how they move, sleep, connect with others, and enjoy life. Yet pain is too often...
IFA Statement on Childhood Immunisation as a Critical Pillar of Healthy Ageing
On 5 January 2026, U.S. federal health officials announced major changes to the childhood immunisation schedule, moving several vaccines, including rotavirus, influenza,...
Virtual Townhall on Multisectoral Engagement in Healthy Ageing
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) invites you to a virtual townhall exploring how different sectors are working together to advance healthy ageing and longevity...
Innovating for Impact: Advancing Solutions to Obesity in Older Adults to Promote Healthy Ageing
The International Federation on Ageing is launching a call to action on obesity and ageing. Submit your innovative projects and initiatives that will support advancing policy and...