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UN General Assembly Reports on Social Development |
This resolution reaffirms the Political Declaration and the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (2002) as the global framework for addressing population ageing, while recognizing that awareness and implementation remain uneven across regions. It highlights the rapid growth of the global older population—particularly in developing countries—and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19, poverty, ageism and discrimination on older persons, especially older women and persons with disabilities. The resolution underscores the need to integrate ageing issues into the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, strengthen intergenerational solidarity, and recognize older persons as active…
UN General Assembly Reports on Social Development |
A/80/147 - Released on 5 August 2025 11:55 PM EDT: The report analyzes how commitments from the World Summit for Social Development align with current demographic realities as Member States prepare for the Second World Summit for Social Development (4–6 November 2025, Doha). It focuses on the three pillars of social development—poverty eradication, productive employment, and social integration—highlighting policy priorities such as strengthening care systems, adapting to technological change (including AI), preparing for climate-related shocks, combating age-based discrimination, promoting lifelong learning, fostering age-inclusive workforces, and enhancing community participation.…
UN ECOSOC Reports on Social Development |