United Nations
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.
Activities
Towards a society for all ages: building solidarity and equity across generations
The side event entitled « Towards a society for all ages: building solidarity and equity across generations » is being organized by the Regional Commissions and the Permanent Mission of Chile during the Summit of the Future Action Days. The event will be held in-person on Saturday, 21 September 2024 from 09.30 to 11.00 a.m. EST in the Conference Room (40th floor) of the Permanent Mission of Chile, located at 885 2nd Avenue, New York.
Regional Seminar "Challenges and Opportunities of Population Aging: The Silver Economy"
This Regional Seminar aims to discuss, reflect and dialogue on the challenges and opportunities of population aging, with a focus on the "silver economy". During the event, the main findings of the new study on the future scenarios of consumption growth of older people will be presented. In addition, the event is an opportunity for participants to exchange experiences, to discuss the design and management of specific public policies including the needs to strengthen national capacities to respond to population aging, covering areas such as care, social protection systems, socio-labor inclusion of the older people. To this end, representatives of academia, the public sector, the United Nations System, the private sector and civil society will participate.
News
Boletín de envejecimiento y derechos de las personas mayores 2024 se encuentra disponible
El Boletín de Envejecimiento y Derechos de las Personas Mayores en América Latina y el Caribe busca fomentar el intercambio de experiencias y conocimientos en materia de políticas públicas para la promoción de los derechos humanos de las personas mayores en los países de la región.
Este 1 de octubre se conmemora el Día Internacional de las Personas de Edad
Con el lema “Envejecer con dignidad: reforzar los sistemas de atención y asistencia a las personas mayores en todo el mundo” el Secretario General de las Naciones Unidas hace un llamado a “comprometernos a reforzar los sistemas de cuidados y apoyo que respetan la dignidad de las personas de edad y las que prestan cuidados”.
Towards a Society for All Ages: Building Solidarity and Equity across Generations
The five Regional Commissions of the United Nations launched a new joint policy brief on intergenerational relations, during the Action Days of the Summit of the Future held in New York.
