Ageing

Population ageing results from changes in the demographic composition (fertility and mortality). It is defined as a gradual rise in the proportion of persons aged over 60 years. The Latin American and Caribbean Demographic Centre (CELADE)-Population Division of ECLAC has built up valuable experience in research, technical assistance and training on this topic, and acts as the focal point for ageing in the regional follow-up to United Nations activities in this area.

13-15 Dec 2022 Santiago, Chile | Intergovernmental meetings

Fifth Regional Intergovernmental Conference on Ageing and the Rights of Older Persons in Latin America and the Caribbean

La Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL) acogerá del 13 al 15 de diciembre de 2022 la Quinta Conferencia Regional Intergubernamental sobre Envejecimiento y Derechos de las...

5 Dec 2022 Santiago, Chile | Meetings and technical symposiums

Taller “Oportunidades y desafíos de la transición demográfica y el envejecimiento poblacional en América Latina y el Caribe”

En el taller se presentarán y discutirán los principales resultados de los estudios realizados por la CEPAL en el marco del “Acuerdo de cooperación entre la República de Corea y la CEPAL – Programa...

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15 Dec 2022

Press Release

Countries of the Region Reaffirm Commitment to Promote, Protect and Respect Older Persons’ Human Rights, Dignity and Freedoms

At the conclusion of the Fifth Regional Intergovernmental Conference on Ageing, authorities renewed their commitment to the Madrid International Plan of Action and the regional instruments that reinforce its implementation and relevance.

13 Dec 2022

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ECLAC Examines Current Outlook for Ageing in the Region as well as Progress and Challenges for Older Persons’ Inclusion and the Exercise of Their Rights

A new document was presented during the Fifth Regional Intergovernmental Conference on Ageing and the Rights of Older Persons in Latin America and the Caribbean.

7 Dec 2022

Announcement

ECLAC Organizes Fifth Regional Intergovernmental Conference on Ageing and the Rights of Older Persons in Latin America and the Caribbean

The meeting will take place using a hybrid format (in-person and virtual) on December 13-15, 2022 at the United Nations regional organization’s central headquarters in Santiago, Chile.

1 Feb 2022

Briefing note

Boletín de envejecimiento y derechos de las personas mayores - No. 19 se encuentra disponible

En este número del boletín se abarcan distintos temas sobre envejecimiento, personas mayores y sus derechos los que se enmarcan en el proceso de seguimiento de la Conferencia Regional Intergubernamental sobre Envejecimiento y Derechos de las Personas Mayores y el Consenso de Montevideo sobre Población y Desarrollo.

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13-Dec-2022 | Institutional Documents and Books

Ageing in Latin America and the Caribbean: inclusion and rights of older persons

In Latin America and the Caribbean, population ageing —a demographic phenomenon that is characterized by an increase in the proportion of older persons and the lengthening of the life cycle— presents both opportunities and challenges for public policy.
This document presents the report of...

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28 Jul 2022

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¿Qué es el Consenso de Montevideo sobre Población y Desarrollo?

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Boletín Envejecimiento y Desarrollo

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Zulma Sosa

Asesora Regional

Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)

zulma.sosa@cepal.org

+562 22102211

Daniela González Ollino

Asistente Superior de Investigación

Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)

daniela.gonzalez@cepal.org

+562 22102043

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Fifth Regional Intergovernmental Conference on Ageing and the Rights of Older Persons in Latin America and the Caribbean

Taller “Oportunidades y desafíos de la transición demográfica y el envejecimiento poblacional en América Latina y el Caribe”

News

Countries of the Region Reaffirm Commitment to Promote, Protect and Respect Older Persons’ Human Rights, Dignity and Freedoms

ECLAC Examines Current Outlook for Ageing in the Region as well as Progress and Challenges for Older Persons’ Inclusion and the Exercise of Their Rights

ECLAC Organizes Fifth Regional Intergovernmental Conference on Ageing and the Rights of Older Persons in Latin America and the Caribbean

Boletín de envejecimiento y derechos de las personas mayores - No. 19 se encuentra disponible

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Ageing in Latin America and the Caribbean: inclusion and rights of older persons

¿Qué es el Consenso de Montevideo sobre Población y Desarrollo?

¿Qué es el Consenso de Montevideo sobre Población y Desarrollo?

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