21st April 2011
The ILC Global Alliance attended the first session of the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) on strengthening the protection of the human rights of older persons at the United Nations in New York from 18 to 21 April 2011.
The first session focused on understanding the current situation of the human rights of older persons around the world and the schedule included:
*Statements by member states on current situation of the human rights of older persons.
*Panel discussions on the existing international framework and regional mechanisms on the human rights of older persons.
*Discussion on the identification of existing gaps at the international level and measures to address them.
More details about the first session of OEWG can be found at: http://social.un.org/ageing-working-group/firstsession.shtml#ngos
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The second session is scheduled for 1-5 August 2011 (agenda to be confirmed).
The Emergence of Wheelchair Birders
Social gerontologist and birder, Dr. Masako Osako, gave an informal online talk to older people in the Chicago area on the emergence of wheelchair birders.
29 April 2026
Miharu Takeuchi, a student volunteer of the International Longevity Centre Global Alliance, participated in the “Healthy, Dignified, and Prosperous: Older women thriving through better laws, policies and practices (CSW70 side event: March 16, 2026).”
12 April 2026
A Shared Vision for Global Longevity of Rayne and Susana (newly elected Co-Presidents)
It is a profound honour to serve as Co-Presidents of the International Longevity Centre Global Alliance. Our partnership reflects the very spirit of the Alliance: global in reach, grounded in local realities, and united by a shared commitment to dignity, equity, and wellbeing across the life course.
27th January 2026
