2023 UNIDOP Celebration
Monday, 2 October 2023: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. EDT
UN Headquarters, New York
1. Ernesto Gonzales, (New York University) – Will address the issue of productive aging, while answering the question of ‘’ who benefits from intergenerational programs; as well as age discrimination (in both directions), with the emphasis on maximizing social cohesion across generations
2. Emi Kiyota (National University of Singapore)- Will focus on mobilizing youth and elders in place-making; intergenerational housing from an architectural perspective; and mobilizing youth to advocate for Human Rights for Older Persons and the rights across generations.
3. Liliane Nkunzimana (Baha’i International Community) – will highlight the youth-focused approach to human rights, moving past a culture of guilt and mistrust; focusing on the role of young people in society and their collaboration with older persons.
4. Stephanie Firestone (AARP International) – multi-generational living and engagement in the public realm; intergenerational play space.