“Respect older people and listen to their voices, suggestions and ideas,” says UN Secretary-General in his chat with AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins | Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)

26 August 2020

In the first-ever interview with AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins, António Guterres Secretary-General of the United Nations answers the question: “What are the implications for older people as we see this COVID-19 spreading all across the world?”

Watch highlights from this historic fireside chat here.

Watch the full video below:

https://youtu.be/GKrXGO6MPBs

For more information, please contact Ms. Erica Dhar, Director of Global Alliances with AARP's Office of International Affairs.

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