1st December 2016
The November issue of the UN Special magazine is dedicated to older persons.
Our representative in Geneva wrote an article about the importance of combatting ageism and describes the work of the NGO Committee on Ageing in Geneva.
Read the article
https://www.unspecial.org/2016/11/take-a-stand-against-ageism/
Or download the whole issue:
https://www.unspecial.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/UNSPECIAL_Novembre2016-web.pdf
The Executive Committee of the NGO Committee on Ageing with the Independent Expert, Ms Rosa Kornfeld Mate, following a Human Rights Council side event on older refugees.
Side event at the 33rd session of the Human Rights Council organized by the Group of Friends of Older Persons. On the panel, The State Secretary of Slovenia, the ambassadors of Namibia and Singapore, the deputy permanent representative from Brazil, The Independent Expert on the Rights of Older Persons, Representative from Age Platform Europe and the Chair of the NGO Committee on Ageing as moderator.
Silvia Perel-Levin
International Longevity Centre Global Alliance (ILC GA) representative to the UN, Geneva
An Erasmus+ project led by Elpida, Fundacja Różne Wątki and Leyden Academy on Vitality & Ageing explores gender differences in adult education participation among people aged 60 and older in the Czech Republic, Poland and the Netherlands.
9th June 2026
A Casebook of Clinical Dilemmas from Around the World – A Graphic novel on medical ethics
Graphic Medical Ethics: A Casebook of Clinical Dilemmas from Around the World presents real-life medical ethics cases from eight countries in graphic (comic) form, offering accessible, multicultural perspectives on complex healthcare dilemmas for both professionals and general readers.
18th May 2026
Getting Older Adults Moving at the Right Time
Research by Gali Albalak explored how the timing of physical activity affects sleep, mood and health in adults aged 60 to 80 years with sleep difficulties. The study found that morning exercise was associated with earlier bedtimes, improved mood and higher energy levels.
6th May 2026
