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Decade of Healthy Ageing – Update 3
This is the third progress update covering the period June and July 2019 on the process for developing the Decade of Healthy Ageing (2020 – 2030) aligned to Agenda 2030 and its...
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’...
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UN expert urges public action to halt abuse of older persons by relatives
Guest statement by Ms. Rosa Kornfeld-Matte, Independent Expert on the Human Rights of Older Persons, United Nations Many older persons are at risk of being abused by their own...
Live From New York: the IFA at the UN in June
IFA – Live from New York Post by Dr. Sandra Timmermann, IFA UN Representative and Editor of Live From New York. Please e-mail Dr. Timmermann with any questions or comments. IFA...
The Benefits of Companion Animals for Older People [Guest Blog]
Guest post by Jack Bird, Wild Science It might seem obvious to some that playing with a pet can make you happier, but their impact on humans can go above and beyond that. Animal...