11th Session of the Open-ended Working Group on Ageing
The Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing was established by the General Assembly by resolution 65/182 on 21 December 2010. The working group will consider the existing international framework of the human rights of older persons and identify possible gaps and how best to address them, including by considering, as appropriate, the feasibility of further instruments and […]
Briefing Paper on Ageing-related Policies and Priorities in VNRs (2016-2019)
Despite recording efforts to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into Member States’ national plans and policies, the Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) also shed to light challenges in fully implementing the Agenda 2030. In the period 2016–2019, 158 voluntary national reviews were presented at the high-level political forum on sustainable development by 143 countries, over […]
Fourth Review and Appraisal of Implementation of Madrid Plan of Action on Ageing
The Report of the Secretary-General to the 58th session of the Commission for Social Development in 2020 provides an overview of the modalities for the fourth review and appraisal of the implementation of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing. Such a review and appraisal presents a unique opportunity, as the Second World Assembly […]
An inclusive response to older persons in humanitarian emergencies
The occurrence and duration of emergencies, whether humanmade or natural disasters, have increased in the past years. Between 2008 and 2018 the number of crises receiving an international response grew from 12 to 22, and their average duration rose from 6 to 9 years. The capacity of individuals to respond to emergencies and effectively access mitigation, […]
2019 International Day of Older Persons on “The Journey to Age Equality”
The 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) recognize that development will only be achievable if it is inclusive of all ages. Empowering older persons in all dimensions of development, including promoting their active participation in the social, economic and political lives is one way to ensure their inclusiveness and reduce inequalities. The 2019 […]
Secretary-General addresses Older Persons in Emergency Crises in his report to the 74th session of the General Assembly
The present report is submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 73/143 on the follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing. It provides an analysis of ageing-related policies and priorities in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as reported in the voluntary national reviews presented at the high-level political forum on sustainable […]
HLPF 2019 Event on Confronting Ageism and Empowering Older People
Confronting Ageism and Empowering Older People was discussed at a side event following the opening of the high-level political forum under the auspices of ECOSOC. The event was organized by the Stakeholder Group on Ageing and sponsored by UN DESA. Older persons face widespread ageism and are often excluded from Sustainable Development Goals mechanisms and locked out […]
In a Historic First, G20 Leaders’ Declaration Recognizes the Importance of Promoting a Healthy and Active Ageing Society
According to UN DESA’s Population Division, G20 member countries are home to more than 70 per cent of the world’s older population. The number of persons aged 65 or over in G20 countries is expected to grow from 501 million in 2019 to 705 million in 2030, and further to about 1 billion in 2050. […]
