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The report by the United Nations Secretary-General on the follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing emphasizes the growing importance of intergenerational solidarity in the face of the world's changing demographics. The report highlights the opportunities and challenges presented by the increasing global population of older persons and advocates for policies that promote intergenerational partnerships and solidarity.
The report underscores the need to reimagine intergenerational economic solidarity, recognizing the diverse contributions of older persons to the economy and society. It calls for policy actions to increase labor participation, address informality, promote decent work, and strengthen social protection systems, particularly pensions. The report also stresses the importance of lifelong learning for individuals of all ages and the need for comprehensive strategies to address cumulative disparities, especially for women.
The report also discusses the changing landscape of caregiving and the need for comprehensive long-term care systems that support both older persons and their caregivers. It highlights the importance of recognizing and valuing the diverse contributions of caregivers and the need for policies that support their well-being. The report also emphasizes the critical role of intergenerational solidarity in addressing the challenges of climate change, advocating for inclusive, equitable, and comprehensive climate action policies that acknowledge the needs of all age groups.
The report concludes with recommendations for Member States to recognize the role of intergenerational relations in promoting social cohesion, update economic indicators to better reflect the contributions of older persons, support families through relevant social protection programs, promote intergenerational knowledge transfer in the workplace, invest in digital skills training, adopt a life course approach in health policies, support individuals, families, and communities in their preferred living arrangements, and recognize the needs and contributions of older persons in climate action. The report also encourages the General Assembly to reiterate the call for Member States to include older persons' representatives in their delegations to the United Nations, thus enhancing intergenerational discussions.
