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Raymond Saner (2023): “Older Persons, Digital Products and Standards: The need for consumer protection and support for continuous learning of older persons”, in Social Aspects of Ageing- Selected Challenges, Analyses, and Solutions, Edited by .Andrzej Klimczuk; open access journal: DOII:10.5772/intechopen.108983 This chapter addresses the need to help older persons adjust to the digital age and […]

A session at WSIS Forum 2019, Geneva Monday, April 8 2019, from 4:30pm to 6:15pm, Room M, ITU Information and communication technologies (ICT) have extraordinary potential to help with the response to the demands of a major demographic shift, including meeting the challenges of a shrinking workforce and improving healthcare and caregiving for older persons. […]

No international convention exists so far that would offer protection of older people. However, different initiatives have been launched to bring to the public’s attention that older people often experience severe discrimination (Ageism) and appalling situation in elderly care institutions and even at home in the context of family. The following institutions are contributing to […]

Statements prepared by CSEND and presented during the 9th Open-Ended Working Group on Aging (OEWGA). held in New York on 23-27 July 2018 at UN Headquarters in New York City Lifelong learning and gainful participation in the labour market and in enterprise development during different stages of the life course Intergenerational cooperative housing for sustainable […]

The Department of Ageing and Life Course organises its work according to the 5 strategic priority areas identified in the Global strategy and action plan on ageing and health 2016-202 such as commitment to action, age-friendly environments, health systems that meet the needs of older people, long-term-care systems and data and research. http://www.who.int/ageing/en/

The overall goals and objectives of the NGO Committee are to further the United Nations’ mission of building a society for all ages; to raise awareness of ageing and intergenerational issues and ensure that they are adequately addressed by the UN System; to advocate for a new convention on the rights of older persons; and […]

The Working Group on Ageing is an intergovernmental body which was first convened in 2008. It is made up of national focal points on ageing representing the member States of the UNECE region, along with representatives from international organizations, NGOs and academia. https://www.unece.org/population/wga.html 10th meeting of the Working Group on Ageing, 23rd November 2017, Geneva […]

NIIA organized the first China (Sichuan) Senior Welfare and Wellness Industry Development Summit Programme, on 26-28 October 2017, Chengu- China. Presentation by Raymond Saner titled “ Silver Tsunami or Silver Opportunities? Platforms for Engagement. Presentation

CSEND is an independent, project-financed, non-profit research & development organization founded in 1993 in Geneva and accredited by ECOSOC with special consultative status to the United Nations. CSEND’s goal is to enhance collaboration between social, economic and political actors and to strengthen global governance through multi-stakeholder negotiations and inter-generational dialogue. UN Library Talk: Roundtable on […]