The global conversation on ageism continues

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The global conversation on ageism continues with the Ageism through the ages campaign! #AWorld4AllAges

Welcome to Week 6 of the Global Campaign to Combat Ageism's Ageism through the ages initiative!

The campaign started on 1 October (UN International Day of Older Persons) and lasts until 20 November (World Children's Day) to bring attention to ageism as it affects people across all stages of life.

Get involved today by visiting the Ageism through the ages hub on the Decade Platform and engaging with the diverse initiatives, resources, events, and global community.

#AWorld4AllAges: Join the global conversation about ageism on social media

A global conversation about ageism on social media is taking place throughout Ageism through the ages.

Do you want to stand up against ageism by joining the conversation? Download and use our diverse range of (free!) assets to post on social media. Now is the time to add your voice to the growing global movement to combat ageism! New assets are added every week, so keep checking back.

Don't forget to use the hashtag #AWorld4AllAges for a chance to be featured on the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing Twitter account and the Ageism through the ages hub!

If you need suggestions on how to use the social media assets, download our guide here.

Download and use the campaign's social media assets

Join the conversation on social media

Learn more about ageism as it affects people of all ages, including younger people

Stakeholders around the world have shared what they are doing and what they know about ageism through the Decade Platform for the Ageism through the ages campaign.

In November, we are featuring more knowledge about ageism as it affects people of all ages including younger people, as we get closer to World Children's Day.

Stay updated on our Twitter account at @UNDecadeAgeing and keep checking the Ageism through the ages hub as we continue to add and feature new content!

Explore the Ageism Through the Ages hub

Now Available: The UN Global report on ageism in Korean

The ASEM Global Ageing Center (AGAC) published the Korean translation of the UN Global report on ageism during the ASEM Forum on Human Rights of Older Persons 2021.

Ageism affects everyone, everywhere—and it's exciting to see the message reaching more people around the world!

Download the Korean translation of the UN Global Report on Ageism

Watch the launch event of the Korean report

Learn more about ageism and human rights for all ages at the Council of the European Union 2021

DATE: 18 November 2021
TIME: 9:00 - 15:30 CET (find your timezone)
LOCATION: Online event, pre-registration required

Find out more about ageism in the context of the Council of the European Union 2021! The Slovenian Presidency of the Council is organising an international conference on the issue of ageism, with a special emphasis on the promotion of the rights of people of all ages. Participants of the conference will seek solutions in intergenerational cooperation and discuss how to cultivate lifelong perspectives on ageing.

Find out more and register for the event

Master Class on Ageism at the IFA's 15th Global Conference on Ageing

As a conference framed entirely around the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing's framework of global collaboration, the International Federation on Ageing's (IFA) 15th Global Conference on Ageing features ageism throughout its programme.

A Master Class on Ageism is being organised as a part of the conference. Don't worry if you can't make it! The UN Decade of Healthy Ageing Twitter account will be live tweeting key insights from the session.

Make sure to follow us on Twitter to stay updated on the global conversation starting 9 November, and join us using the hashtags #AWorld4AllAges and #AddingLifeToYears.

Find out more about the IFA Global Conference

Get in touch with us

Do you have any questions or want to find out more? Get in touch with us at ageism@decadeofhealthyageing.org.

Thank you for joining the global movement to create #AWorld4AllAges!