Protecting the human rights of older persons: Challenges to the human rights of older people during and after COVID-19

Globally, COVID-19 has led to debilitating effects and posed significant human rights challenges for older persons.

15th January 2022

ILC-UK announces shortlist of international ageing workforce competition

Last month, UK Minister for Employment, Mims Davies MP, announced the shortlist of our international Work for tomorrow competition that is seeking to identify and award the most promising innovations responding to an ageing workforce.

14th January 2022

Webinar: Protecting the Human Rights of Older Persons during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

10/12/2021

European Commission must develop concerted response to ageing

17th December 2021

Webinar: Health equals wealth – How can the UK and Europe work together towards healthy ageing?

Join the International Longevity Centre-UK (ILC-UK) and the UK Department for International Trade (DIT) for a virtual event exploring how the EU and UK can work together on healthy ageing.

22/11/2021

IFA conference side event: Investing in preventative health to unlock a longevity dividend

Join ILC-UK and ILC Canada for a high-level discussion alongside the 15th IFA Global Conference on Ageing on how we can drive greater investment in preventative health in the post-pandemic recovery.

11/11/2021

Dr. Kiran Rabheru Speaks at HLPF Side Event, “Vision and Priorities of Civil Society, the Private Sector and Other Major Groups and Stakeholders: Realizing the SDGs during the COVID-19 recovery” at the United Nations

Dr. Kiran Rabheru of ILC Canada spoke about the threats faced by older persons during COVID-19 recovery and provided a series of recommendations to governments to combat these issues.

9th July 2021

“COVID-19 Pandemic: A Stress Test of Global Ageing”: HLPF side event organized by the Stakeholder Group on Ageing

The Stakeholder Group on Ageing organized a side event at the HLPF about the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on governmental policymaking for older persons. The panelists also discussed how older persons can increase their political leverage and combat ageism.

6th July 2021

How can we deliver prevention in an ageing world

As part of their Delivering prevention in an ageing world programme, ILC-UK are asking for input on how we can deliver prevention in an ageing world.

16th April 2021

How to address loneliness and improve worsening health conditions due to COVID-19 pandemic

A new global project titled "Re-imagining Environments for Connection and Engagement: Testing Actions for Social Prescribing in Natural Spaces" (RECETAS) will address the loneliness created by the COVID-19 pandemic through interaction with nature in six cities in Europe, Latin America, and Australia.

9th April 2021