16th March 2011
The new UN Open Ended Working Group on Ageing that has been set up by the UN to discuss better protection of older people’s rights and its first working session will be at the UN in New York 18-21 April 2011.
The Open Ended Working Group (OEWG) on Ageing is a new UN working group that was established by a decision made in a resolution (http://social.un.org/ageing-working-group) at the 2010 General Assembly. The OEWG is a working group of the UN which is made up of Member States.
Its main purpose is strengthening the protection of the human rights of older people. The OEWG on Ageing will examine the existing international framework in relation to the human rights of older people and identify possible gaps and how best to address them.
The first working session will be on 18-21 April 2011 at the UN headquarters in New Yorkn and will cover:
*Existing international framework on the human rights of older persons.
*Existing regional framework or mechanism on the human rights of older persons.
*Existing gaps at the international level.
The second working session will take place on 1-5 August 2011 (agenda to be confirmed).
NGOs with ECOSOC observer status can register to attend the meetings. NGOs without ECOSOC observer status can apply for accreditation and register to attend the meetings. Please visit http://social.un.org/ageing-working-group/ngosfirstsession.shtml#accreditation for more information.
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
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
