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As the world prepares for the Second World Summit for Social Development in November 2025, the International Day of Families (IDF) will spotlight the pivotal role of family-oriented policies in advancing sustainable development. Held under the theme…
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As the global population ages at an accelerating pace, the need to prioritize healthy ageing has become increasingly urgent. On 7 April 2025, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the United Nations Economic and…
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Social development in ageing societies: advancing in deinstitutionalization of care from a person-centered approach11 FebruaryBridging the Intergenerational Equity Gap: Discussing Inequality in AI Access, Use and Benefits14 February
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As part of the preparations for and observance of the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family, the report is focused on the impact of climate change on the well-being of families, highlighting challenges relating to food and…
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DESA Programme on Ageing, in collaboration with the International Institute on Ageing INIA (United Nations - Malta) and DOF in Nigeria, is pleased to announce the event "Advancing Ageing Policy Formulation and Action Plan in Africa", taking place on…
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At the Summit of the Future, the UN Inter-Agency Group on Ageing, represented by the Universal Postal Union, urged world leaders to recognize the crucial role older persons play in global development.
With population ageing…
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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…
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Imagine the chessboard: just as in castling, where the king moves alongside the rook, older persons and youth are joining forces like pieces on a board, each playing a crucial role in accelerating efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals…
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As the world prepares to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on 15 June, this year DESA programme on ageing, in partnership with the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA), will focus on the theme, "Spotlight on…
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The 14th session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG) from 20 to 22 and 24 May 2024 is an opportunity to ensure that older persons everywhere can age with security and dignity and participate fully in their societies as citizens with…
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The Fourteenth Session of the Working Group will be held from 20 to 22 and 24 May 2024, Conference Room 2, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Participation of NGOs - The deadline for New NGOs applying for accreditation is 1…
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UN DESA in collaboration with the Mission of Japan and the Global Coalition on Ageing, organized the 2023 Silver Economy Forum “Advancing the SDGs in the Decade of Healthy Ageing.” The event was held on 6 and 7 December 2023. The Forum aimed at…