Ageing at the Second World Summit for Social Development

Doha, 4–6 November 2025 — Discussions on population ageing will feature prominently at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha. Sessions across the programme will explore demographic trends, policy responses and opportunities to adapt social systems to ageing societies:

4 November

• Solutions Spotlight: Soft Launch of the IAGA Call to Action on Long-Term Care
  Time: 3:15–3:45 p.m. (Doha) — live on UN Web TV
  Focus: Ten under-prioritized policy areas to strengthen long-term care and support systems.
• Solution Studio: Community-led development for scaling disability inclusion initiatives 
  Time: 4:00–4:30 p.m. (Doha) — live on UN Web TV
  Focus: Community leadership and cross-sector partnerships to advance disability inclusion.

5 November

• Ageing Futures Launchpad: Global Research Agenda Update & GCC Older Persons’ Well-Being Index
  Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. (Doha), Room 11, QNCC
  Focus: Research priorities on ageing and regional approaches to measuring older persons’ well-being.
• Solutions Spotlight: From Trends to Transformation — Acting on Global Population Ageing
  Time: 3:15–3:45 p.m. (Doha) — live on UN Web TV
  Focus: Translating demographic evidence into policy and practice.
• Experienced, Knowledgeable and Underutilized: The Critical Role of Older Persons in the Workforce and the Future of Work
  Time: 4:45–6:00 p.m. (Doha), Room 9, QNCC
  Focus: Harnessing the skills of older persons and promoting inclusive labour markets.

6 November

• Addressing Gender and Ageing: Centering Older Women in Social Development Solutions
  Time: 10:00–11:15 a.m. (Doha), Room 1, QNCC
  Focus: Gender-responsive approaches to ageing and care.

Related

• UN IAGA activities at the Summit: see the IAGA page’s Joint Action → Joint Solutions Sessions section.
• Call to Action on Long-Term Care: summary and document available on the IAGA website.