(1) 45th session of the Commission for Social Development (7-16 February 2007, New York)
As a contribution to the first review and appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, which will be started during the upcoming session of CSocD, a report of the Secretary-General on Major developments in the area of ageing since the Second World Assembly on Ageing was issued. In the context of the changing age structure of the population, the report addresses a range of socio-economic issues such as the sustainability of social protection systems, older workers' participation in the labour market, approaches to adjusting health-care and social-care services, as well as issues of empowerment of older persons, including the protection of their rights, facilitation of their participation in society and promotion of positive and balanced images of ageing. To access the full report and for more information about the upcoming session of the Commission for Social Development, please direct your Internet server to: http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/csd/csocd2007.htm
By scrolling down to the bottom of the page, you will find a list of side events that are planned during the 45th session. The list will be updated continuously.
(2) Luncheon Briefings on occasion of the fifth anniversary of the adoption of the Madrid Plan of Action on Ageing
The AARP Global Aging Program in collaboration with the UN Programme on Ageing, is hosting a briefing series on recent major developments and trends in aging. The briefing series will take place during the session of the Commission for Social Development, on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the adoption of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Aging, a milestone in ageing policies worldwide.
Eminent experts in the field of ageing will be invited to facilitate the briefings and present the latest developments and future trends in the field of global ageing. Invited to the briefings will be delegates from government, non-governmental organizations, academia, United Nations staff and the private sector.
Major Developments and Trends in Income Security for Older People (Wednesday, February 7, 1:00–3:00)
Major Developments and Trends in Health and Ageing (Thursday, February 8, 1:00–3:00)
Major Developments and Trends in the Empowerment of Older Persons—Creating Enabling Environments (Friday, February 9, 1:00–3:00)
Note: By invitation only, lunch will be served.
For more information, please access AARP's web-site: http://www.aarp.org/research/international/event/briefings/
(3) Age of Connectivity: Cities, Magnets of Hope" (Friday, February 9, 2007)
As part of a series of Interlinked Congresses addressing the “Age of Longevity” held in cities around the globe, this free conference is organized in coordination with United Nations partners: Programme for Human Settlements (UN-Habitat); UN Programme on Ageing, Department of Economic and Social Affairs; Department of Public Information; World Olympians Association; NGOs; and the private sector. The Conference is in support of the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society mandates, the Second World Assembly on Ageing +5, and the 7th Global Forum on Building Trust in Government being held during the UN Commission for Social Development. The “Age of Connectivity” interrelates basic elements that influence our quality of life – innovative rethinking of the basic elements -- family, education, health, housing, multi-levels of government, and the ICT Information Highway – and creates a unique opportunity to encourage a quality blueprint for an enriched “Society for All Ages.”
For more information on this event and to provide an opportunity to register for this event, please find two documents attached:
(4) International Conference "Towards a Multi-age Society: The Cultural Dimensions of Age Policies" (Brussels, 29-30 November 2006)
EU integration has increased awareness of the importance of culture and its role in European society. The fall in birth rate and increased life expectancy have changed the demographic situation in Europe with a significant shift upwards in the age profile of European society. This has raised the profile of issues related to age and an awareness of the need for an inclusive multi-age society.
Currently, issues relating to culture and issues relating to age are considered separately, even though there are many areas where interests overlap. Policies for culture and policies relating to age are developed without reference to each other. There are many organizations across Europe, both governmental and non-governmental, active in areas relating to age and others active in areas relating to culture, but there is no existing mechanism by which these can easily cooperate.
The conference identified the common ground between those active in culture and those active in age issues. It explored how better coordinated cultural and social policies can promote a more inclusive multi-age society and brought forward recommendations for the policy makers at all levels. It provided the opportunity to share examples of good practice and considered what form of platform could assist in the future development of cooperation between organizations, active in culture and active in age.
Mr. Zelenev, Chief of the Social Integration Branch of the Division for Social Policy and Development, DESA attended the conference and gave a presentation.
For more information, please access UNESCO's web-site: www.unesco.org/shs/most/ageing/conference
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