So exciting to see Ageing Better launch a UK-wide campaign to address ageism! 👏👏👏 Every national initiative to address ageism brings us one step closer to #AWorld4AllAges – and is a great contribution to the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) 💪 Give them a follow here ⬇️

Integrating Palliative Care Practices in the Emergency Department toolkit >> ow.ly/fFVm50IC4tO Explore this toolkit for resources to for assessing need, program design, sample policies, clinical tools, quality measurement tools, and more. #hpm #hapc #ED #ER #palliativecare

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As part of our 40th anniversary Godfred Paul (CD Myanmar) reflects on the resilience in the aftermath of the 2004 Asian Tsunami. Our response was a turning point in shaping more coordinated approaches to #HumanitarianAid. #HelpAgeAt40 #OlderNotOver ow.ly/wENW50QsqHy

ACTION CALL FOR LEGALLY BINDING CONVENTION ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF OLDER PERSONS: Sign the petition being circulated by GAROP Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People. You can sign as an individual; organizational affiliation is not required here: buff.ly/48YMPX2

Submit written or oral requests at key UN meetings (such as CSW or OEWGA), advocating for a Convention on the Human Rights of Older Persons. Submissions are only valid from ECOSOC-accredited NGOs. Circulate these statements within your networks to raise awareness about this issue

Watch our website for further updates on Why We Need a Convention: buff.ly/3HXHstb

Many people report experiencing discrimination in job markets as they get older. We need recruitment processes to change so that age isn't a barrier to people finding jobs, or employers finding people. Find out more: ageing-better.org.uk/work

JOIN US for the launch of Global Intergenerational Week 2024 - Wed 14 Feb '24, 1pm - 2pm on Zoom for: 🌍A brief intro to and history of #GIW24 🌍Hear from some of our partners on their work & their plans for #GIW24 🌍How YOU can get involved generationsworkingtogether.org/events/launch-…

Join the global movement for #WorldHearingDay on March 3rd! The IFA invites all organizations to get involved in #ChangingMindsets on ear and #hearing care for all. Learn more here: ow.ly/fHFe50QG68V

The older population in England is getting larger, and on top of that, older age groups are becoming more ethnically diverse. Find out more in our State of Ageing 2023-24 report about our ageing population: ageing-better.org.uk/our-ageing-pop…

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! 🌍 Today we turn the spotlight to three women whose stories transcend age, showing that a lifetime of learning and service knows no bounds. 💪 ➡️ ow.ly/bnoT50QMRxo #OlderNotOver #IWD2024 Women's Day

Zinaida takes care of 77 people with disabilities. 💪 Many older women like her continue to shape our societies regardless of age. Let's celebrate the important role they have. #InspireInclusion ➡️ ow.ly/xTIe50QMhp4 #OlderNotOver #IWD2024 #InternationalWomensDay Women's Day

Today is #InternationalWomensDay! This UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) is our opportunity to celebrate and invest in current and future generations of older women. In fact, we won't be able to achieve #HealthyAgeing without gender equity. Let's unpack the connections: an #IWD2024 thread 🧵⬇️

In our State of Ageing 2023-24 report, we discovered that 20% of all women aged 50-64 are unpaid carers compared to 13% of men. Something to think about this #InternationalWomensDay. Our Age-friendly Employer Pledge case study delves deeper: ageing-better.org.uk/case-study-age…

For those with ECOSOC affiliation, the deadline to have registration approved is May 10th. We want to fill the room with as many civil society attendees as possible . Here's the link: buff.ly/4b3Ug0z

Sign the GAROP petition asking the Open-ended Working group to move forward on a convention for the rights of older persons! While the platform asks for donations, there is no requirement to pay. Access the link via: buff.ly/3xivASS

Learn more about the 14th OEWG on aging here: buff.ly/4b3Ug0z

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! For those with ECOSOC affiliation, the deadline to have registration approved is May 10th. Let's fill the room with as many civil society attendees as possible . Here's the link: buff.ly/4b3Ug0z

"At the international level, there is still no dedicated international protection regime for the human rights of older persons." Why is this happening? Read more here in our newsletter: buff.ly/3VIaMN4