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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...
#AWorldSightDay Call to Action
Vision as a Pillar of Healthy Ageing: A World Sight Day Call to Action By Katrina Bouzanis, Director of Policy and Advocacy, International Federation on Ageing (IFA) Imagine...
Press Release – Global Experts Gather at the IFA’s 17th Global Conference on Ageing
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is proud to share highlights from its landmark 17th Global Conference on Ageing, the first of its kind to be held on the African...
Op-ed: National Day of Observance for COVID-19
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA), in collaboration with the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) and the Health Coalition of Alberta (HCOA) is pleased to present an...
IFA Statement – COVID-19 Vaccines in Canada
Older adults continue to face significant risks from COVID-19, making equitable access to vaccination a critical public health priority. With provinces and territories in Canada...
Expansion of Messaging on Vision Health and Ageing
Around the world populations are rapidly ageing, which brings health challenges, including a rise in noncommunicable diseases and sensory changes such as vision loss. Vision...
Mr. Gregor Sneddon Appointed Secretary General
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is delighted to welcome Mr. Gregor Sneddon as its new Secretary General, effective November 4, 2024. A visionary leader with a...