WHO and Ageing
- United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing – 2021-2030, adopted by the General Assembly in its resolution 75/131 https://undocs.org/A/RES/75/131, aligned with the last ten years of the Sustainable Development Goals, that brings together governments, civil society, international agencies, professionals, academia, the media and the private sector to improve the lives of older people, their families and the communities in which they live. The Decade will address four areas for action: age-friendly environments; combatting ageism; integrated care; and long-term care. Access to information about the Decade here: https://www.who.int/initiatives/decade-of-healthy-ageing
- The World Health Organization has also established an online Platform for the Decade of Healthy Ageing to connect and convene the stakeholders who promote the four action areas at country level and to support those seeking to find and share knowledge that can improve the lives of older people, their families and their communities. The Platform is an inclusive space where all the knowledge necessary for implementing the Decade of Healthy Ageing can be accessed, shared, and produced by everyone. Five core categories of knowledge: Voice, Resources, Innovation, Connect, Support of knowledge: Voice, Resources, Innovation, Connect, Support. GET INVOLVED !! Access WHO’s Platform for the Decade of Healthy Ageing here: https://www.decadeofhealthyageing.org/
Mission
The NGO Committee on Ageing, NY works to raise world awareness of the opportunities and challenges of global ageing. The Committee advocates within the United Nations community to further integrate ageing in UN policies and programs.