AGE Platform Europe

📣ŽIVOT 90, AGE's Czech member, held a workshop on long-term care, highlighting the need for a rights-based approach and addressing the persistent prevalence of age discrimination in our societies. This session also emphasised the importance of Europe shifting its narrative on ageing by recognising the invaluable contributions and positive impact that older people bring to our communities every day. 👴👵 #AgeingEqual #AWorldforAllAges #ageism

🎙️ Amplifying Older Voices: Alison Bough, representing Active Retirement Ireland and AGE Platform Europe, delivered the keynote address at the recent conference "𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨: 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀" where she highlighted the work of these organisations in advocating for older adults across Ireland and Europe. 🗣️"The symposium at the University of Limerick was truly inspiring. The full day brought together thought leaders, researchers, and advocates from across Europe, all passionate about addressing the complex issues and opportunities surrounding ageing in today’s society." - Alison Bough, from AGE Irish member, Active Retirement Ireland Thank you once again to Michaela Schrage-Früh, the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland, and the Communicating Europe Initiative for organising such a comprehensive and engaging event. #AgeingEqual #EuropeforAllAges

📣Nena Georgantzi, Human Rights Manager at AGE, spoke at the Cycle of Debates on Longevity, co-organised by Fundació Ernest Lluch, Club de Roma, Fundación ”la Caixa” and AGE Platform Europe member FATEC in Barcelona. The presentation focused on #AgeEquality and human rights in old age, emphasising the importance of ensuring that human rights do not diminish with age but are respected throughout each individual’s life course. Thank you for the invitation! 🤝 ℹ️ Find out more: www.bit.ly/3UmkDZ4 📺 Watch the session here: https://lnkd.in/eTwftzED #AgeingEqual #AWorldforAllAges

💬🗣️“Without it (legal capacity), we are powerless, we cannot decide on the life we want to live.” Nena Georgantzi, Human Rights Manager of AGE Platform Europe As part of the 57th Session of the The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), AGE German member, BAGSO – Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Seniorenorganisationen e.V., organised a side event to discuss challenges related to the legal capacity, autonomy and informed consent in older age. 🔎Find out more about the session: www.bit.ly/3Nvk63j #AEuropeforAllAges #AgeingEqual #AWorldforAllAges

📢 Members of the European Parliament: Just a few hours left to support the "𝗔 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝘀" 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽! 📝 Sign the form by the end of today (23 Oct 2024): https://bit.ly/4dVbMo8 🔗 Learn more and see who's already involved: https://lnkd.in/ewJqbhf9 We’re counting on your support! 🤝 This form is for Members of the European Parliament only! Idoia Mendia Cueva #AEuropeforAllAges #AgeingEqual

🚀 The #EuropeanWeek for Safety and Health at Work is on! AGE, as an official partner of the Safe and Healthy Work in the Digital Age campaign (2023-2025) by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), is seizing this moment to share our AGE Barometer report. This report identifies ways to improve the sustainability of the labour market and quality jobs for older workers across the EU. 📥 Download here: https://lnkd.in/eEwcFd_h Also, find events across Europe promoting #EUHealthyWorkplaces in the digital age and join the campaign:  👉https://lnkd.in/dMYrDCYJ #AWorldforAllAges #AgeingEqual

💬🗣️"People have the same values at all ages, and we should, at political level, see to what extent both older and young people are perceived and handled in a fair way.” Dr Heidrun Mollenkopf AGE was invited to a high-level conference at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) to discuss challenges and opportunities in promoting solidarity between young and old in the European Union. Our President, Dr Heidrun Mollenkopf (BAGSO – Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Seniorenorganisationen e.V.), Mrs Moira Allan (French AGE member organisation OLD’UP France), and Rareș Voicu (President of European Youth Forum) were among the speakers. The event featured a video message of Marzena Okła-Drewnowicz, Minister for Senior Policy of the Republic of Poland, representing the upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union. In her speech, the Polish Minister insisted in the need to build a EU where “age is just a number” and where “we can develop our potential at all ages”. 🔎Find out more about the session: www.bit.ly/3BP2exT #AEuropeforAllAges #AgeingEqual #IntergenerationalSolidarity

📢 Call to Action for Members of the European Parliament!  Support the "𝗔 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝘀" 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 and help push the European Commission to adopt an Age Equality Strategy so everyone can age with rights. Your role is crucial! 📝 Sign the form by 𝟮𝟯 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: https://bit.ly/4dVbMo8 🔗 Learn more and see who's already involved: https://lnkd.in/ewJqbhf9 We’re counting on your support! 🤝 This form is for Members of the European Parliament only! Idoia Mendia Cueva #AEuropeforAllAges #AgeingEqual

🔎✍️ Oct 2024 | AGE Special Briefing On 1st October, the International Day of Older Persons, we invited everyone to join and rewrite the story on ageing so we can all age with rights. We also launch our call for the "A Europe for All Ages" European Parliament Intergroup. 🎯Find out more about our campaign 👇👇👇 #AEuropeforAllAges #AgeingEqual #IDOP2024 #IDOP

🎙️AGE Member Keynote Speaker: 𝗔𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Alison Bough, from AGE Irish member Active Retirement Ireland and also representing AGE Platform Europe, will be the keynote speaker at the symposium "Ageing in Ireland and the EU: Opportunities and Challenges", hosted by the University of Limerick's Centre for European Studies (CEUROS). The presentation will explore the role ageing played (or didn’t play) in the recent European Parliament elections, and highlight the importance of Active Retirement Ireland and AGE Platform Europe in advocating for older voices and voters. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, 24th October 2024 📍 Location: Appellate Court Room, Glucksman Library, 3rd Floor, University of Limerick This symposium will gather experts to discuss the evolving landscape of ageing in Ireland and across the EU, focusing on both challenges and opportunities. 🎟️ Register here: www.bit.ly/4hdfYCE Many thanks to Michaela Schrage-Früh, the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland and the Communicating Europe Initiative for making this event possible. #ageingequal #EuropeforAllAges