VNRs of HLPF at the UN: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Voluntary national reviews (VNRs) were held at High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) from 14 to 24 July 2025, UN, New York. Each State shared Experiences and Lessons on the 2030 Agenda and SDGs implementation.
24th July 2025
The Intersectionality of Ageism & Sexism: Harnessing The Power of Older Women
During the 2025 UN High Level Political Forum, the ILC Global Alliance and partners hosted a side event to address the intersection of ageism and sexism, advocating for a UN convention to protect the rights of older persons.
16 July 2025
Prof. Dr. Tineke Abma on the value of elderly participation
Older adult participation provides unique insights, strengthens democratic processes, and enhances ownership of initiatives. Practical approaches like the FIRST model support meaningful engagement in policy, care, and research.
23 December 2025
Inclusive ageing: Tackling loneliness among older migrants through participation and co-creation
Older migrants in the Netherlands are particularly vulnerable to loneliness due to health, financial, and migration-related challenges. The Together against Loneliness intervention shows how a culturally sensitive, co-creative approach can strengthen social bonds and improve well-being.
18 December 2025
An interview with care aesthetics expert James Thompson
Care aesthetics highlights the artistic and sensory skills involved in caring practices. In this interview, James Thompson reflects on how art making and care taking are deeply connected and how this perspective can strengthen health and care practices.
18 December 2025
ILC-I’s initiative on Healthy Ageing through a Nutritious diet
Providing elders from remote tribal areas with nutritional food packets of dry foodgrains, cereals, pulses and lentils, every month.
9th December 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT: A new global partnership for healthy ageing
We are delighted to announce a new Memorandum of Understanding between the International Longevity Centre Global (ILC Global) and the International Federation on Ageing (IFA).
4th December 2025
The 19th Public Health and Occupational Medicine (PHOM) Conference was held on 23-24 October 2025 in Singapore, attended by Ms Susana Concordo Harding, Senior Director of the International Longevity Centre Singapore (ILC-S), Tsao Foundation.
18th November 2025
Human rights and health in old age - The role of cities and communities in Israel and abroad
ILC-Israel and the Center for Multidisciplinary Research in Aging (CMRA) organized a one-day conference entitled and unveiled a photo exhibition on 4 September 2025, at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
15th October 2025
Dr Alexandre Kalache celebrates an important birthday
ILC-Brazil’s president, and former ILC Global Alliance co-President, Dr Alexandre Kalache turns 80 this month, October 2025.
30th September 2025
Reversing the lens - a look at good work and healthy ageing in Denmark
Some of the ILC-UK team visited Copenhagen for a few days last week to attend and present at the FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, and to discuss Danish working culture with some Danish companies.
11th September 2025
Age Is a Strength: Building Belonging, Challenging Ageism
A celebration of connection, inclusion, and rights at every age.
3rd September 2025
Ageing is a global epidemic and one that we all (organisations, governments and individuals) need to better prepare for.
15th August 2025
The International Longevity Centre Global Alliance is delighted to be approved as an Affiliate of the World Health Organization Global Network of Age Friendly Cities and Communities.
20th June 2025
The ILC Europe Network, launched in December 2021, addresses longevity and population ageing in Europe. The Network works to organise policy and research events, share good practice, and engage with policymakers across the continent.
20th June 2025
Young and old united in imagination
Generation Mixer is a creative project connecting primary school children and local older adults through the power of imagination. By inventing and exploring imaginary worlds together, generations build meaningful bonds and discover new talents.
19th June 2025
25 articles posted in the Blogger “ILC-Japan Journal”
Since launching in October 2024, we have been posting blogs on four themes relating to ageing society and the senior persons.
6 June 2025
Art practice among older adults with a migration background
A new study explores how older adults with a migration background engage in art, highlighting the value of cultural expression rooted in heritage and community. It stresses the importance of accessibility, cultural sensitivity, and key community figures.
26th May 2025
Charlotte van den Eijnde studies how real-life care experiences help students and professionals grow morally. Her research connects theory and practice through reflection, collaboration, and storytelling in care education.
12th May 2025
Historic decision at the Human Rights Council
On April 3, 2025, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a landmark resolution, establishing a new intergovernmental working group to draft an international legally binding instrument (UN convention) on the human rights of older persons
04/04/2025
