Dr Gemma Carney, ARK Ageing, was a guest speaker at today’s @ageplatformeu.bsky.social conference in Belguim. Her talk ‘The Case for Solidarity between Generations’ discussed the importance of generational solidarity to ensure decision-making impacts positively on future generations. #AGEconf25
Dr Gemma Carney, ARK Ageing Lead, providing an opening talk on solidarity between generations at today's #AGEconf25 in Belguim. @ageplatformeu.bsky.social.
📢 We now conclude the #AGEconf25
We will continue to mobilise around the positive impact of #SolidarityBetweenGenerations – a powerful way to benefit people of all ages and to combat #ageism!
Thanks to all the participants!
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A recording will be available soon.
🗣️ @olderpersons.bsky.social
"#OlderPersons still remain largely invisible in international human rights law due to the lack of recognition of ageism (...)We must continue to raise awareness and promote intergenerational practices across society."
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🗣️ Closing Session – Recommendations
🔸Deša Srsen, Cabinet of Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness
🔸Stavroula Georgiou, Ministry of Social Welfare, Cyprus
🔸Claudia Mahler, @olderpersons.bsky.social
🔸Heidrun Mollenkopf, President of AGE
🔸Moderation: @mjkucharczyk.bsky.social
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A Common Fight for Climate
▶️ Hear directly from voices across generations who wanted to be part of the conversation. Watch their testimonies: youtu.be/zh61riyqqjw
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🗣️Arnstein Aassve, Professor in Demography, and leader of the FutuRes project
"In an ageing society, inter-generational fairness is key. (...) it is about time we focus on the policy implications, and in particular, how we can devise appropriate policies."
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🗣️Claire Champeix, @eurocarers.bsky.social
"Informal care is a living embodiment of intergenerational solidarity and a cornerstone of long-term care provision in Europe; informal carers must be recognised and supported."
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Alice Latta, AGE member (ENTR'ÂGES) "Too stingy, too slothful?! What if we put aside our own stereotypes on age and meet other generations? The Belgium intergenerational week always make a difference."
🗣️Alice Latta, AGE member (ENTR'ÂGES)
"Too stingy, too slothful?! What if we put aside our own stereotypes on age and meet other generations? The Belgium intergenerational week always make a difference."
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🗣️ Panel 2 - Intergenerational Solidarity as a Way to Combat Ageism
🔸MEPs @idoiamendia.bsky.social and Michał SZCZERBA, joint video
🔸Alice Latta, Entr'âges, AGE member
🔸Claire Champeix, @eurocarers.bsky.social
🔸Arnstein Aassve, #FutuRes
🔸 Moderation: Maria Petkova, AGE Vice President
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Inspiring Intergenerational Initiatives
▶️ Hear directly from voices across generations who wanted to be part of the conversation. Watch their testimonies: youtu.be/uDwcoAFj1iE
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Sabine Springer "FRA supports intergenerational solidarity by involving young people in our new Youth Advisory Panel and ensuring their input is reflected in our work."
🗣️Sabine Springer, @fra.europa.eu
"FRA supports intergenerational solidarity by involving young people in our new Youth Advisory Panel and ensuring their input is reflected in our work."
#AGEconf25 #SolidarityBetweenGenerations
Carole Gadet, Ensemble demain Association, author, speaker and intergenerational trainer "In the face of current challenges, intergenerational solidarity is an opportunity for the future."
🗣️Carole Gadet, Ensemble demain Association, author, speaker and intergenerational trainer
"In the face of current challenges, intergenerational solidarity is an opportunity for the future."
#AGEconf25 #SolidarityBetweenGenerations
🗣️Johanna Schima, Make Mothers Matter
"At Make Mothers Matter, we believe that when generations support each other, everyone wins. Older people can ease the pressure on families and improve work-life balance. This strengthens families (...)"
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Moira Allan, AGE Member (OLD’UP) and Pass It On Network
🗣️Moira Allan, AGE Member (OLD’UP) and Pass It On Network
"Throughout our lives, we stand as older or younger beside those we meet—so, guided by memory, let us pass a hand downward and, with hope, reach up to the outstretched hand of experience."
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🗣️ Panel 1 - Addressing Shared Interests and Challenges Across Generations
🔸Moira Allan, OLD’UP, AGE member
🔸Johanna Schima, Make Mothers Matter
🔸Carole Gadet, Ensemble Demain
🔸Sabine Springer, @fra.europa.eu
🔸 Moderation: Piotr Nakonieczny, “BONUM VITAE”, AGE member
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How can we bridge the gap between generations?
▶️ Hear directly from voices across generations who wanted to be part of the conversation. Watch their testimonies: youtu.be/c-27CkzDoHY
#AGEconf25 #SolidarityBetweenGenerations
Opening Session | Intergenerational Solidarity in Europe
Opening Session | Intergenerational Solidarity in Europe
Opening Session | Intergenerational Solidarity in Europe
🗣️ Opening Session | Intergenerational Solidarity in Europe
🔸Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen, European Commission
🔸Dr Gemma Carney @ark-ni.bsky.social
🔸Moderation: @mjkucharczyk.bsky.social
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Stay tuned! Livestream will begin soon Share #AGEConf25 on social media and be part of the conversation AGE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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Join us online to explore how intergenerational solidarity can help combat ageism.
🕤 Time: 9:00 - 13:00 CET
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Opening Session of AGE Annual Conference 2025! - Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen | Director General for DG Education, Youth, Sport and Culture - Miron Podgorean, Member of Cabinet, European Commission Executive Vice President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness - Dr Gemma Carney | Associate Professor of Social Policy and Ageing, School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work, Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland - Moderated by Maciej Kucharczyk, Secretary-General of AGE Platform Europe
🗣️ Meet the speakers of the #AGEConf25 opening session on Intergenerational Solidarity in Europe.
📝 Register to join the livestream on 17 June: www.bit.ly/AGEconf25
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@ark-ni.bsky.social
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Closing Panel of AGE Annual Conference 2025! - Deša Srsen, Member of Cabinet of Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, Glen Micallef -Stavroula Georgiou, Cyprus Presidency - Claudia Mahler, Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons - Heidrun Mollenkopf, President of AGE Platform Europe - Moderated by Maciej Kucharczyk, Secretary-General of AGE Platform Europe
🗣️ Let's meet the experts who will be leading the final discssion at #AGEConf25 on next Tuesday, 17 June.
📝 Register to join the livestream: www.bit.ly/AGEconf25
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@olderpersons.bsky.social #BAGSO
Second Panel of AGE Annual Conference 2025! - MEP Idoia Mendia | Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, Spain and MEP Michał SZCZERBA, Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats), Poland (video message) - Alice Latta | Project Manager, Entr'âges, AGE member - Arnstein Aasve | Professor in Demography, and leader of the FutuRes project - Claire Champeix | Senior Policy Officer, Eurocarers - Moderated by Maria Petkova, Vice President of AGE Platform Europe
🗣️The 2nd panel of #AGEConf25 will focus on intergenerational solidarity as a powerful response to combat ageism.
📝 Register: www.bit.ly/AGEconf25
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@idoiamendia.bsky.social #MichalSzczerba #Entr-ages @eurocarers.bsky.social #FutuRes
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⏰ Only 1 week left until the AGE Annual Conference 2025!
Register: bit.ly/AGEconf25
📍 17 June
🕤 09:15 – 13:00 CET
Join European experts as we discuss how intergenerational solidarity can help combat ageism.
Be part of the conversation!
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First panel of AGE Annual Conference 2025! - Moira Allan, OLD’UP (Lead Europe) - AGE member from France, and Pass It On Network - Johanna Schima, Vice President and Head EU Delegation, Make Mothers Matter - Carole Gadet, Responsible for intergenerational projects in national education, COST European researcher, founder of Ensemble Demain - Sabine Springer, Project Manager of Equality, Roma and Social Rights Unit, Fundamental Rights Agency - Moderated by Piotr Nakonieczny, “BONUM VITAE”, AGE member from Poland
📢 Introducing the first panel of #AGEConf25!
How can we address shared interests and challenges across generations?
This panel will explore this key question👇
📝 Register to join the livestream on 17 June: www.bit.ly/AGEconf25
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@fra.europa.eu
#MakeMothersMatter #OldUp #BonumVitae
AGE Annual Conference 2025: Intergenerational Solidarity in Europe Younger and older generations shaping the upcoming EU Strategy on Intergerational Fairness Together
📅 Save the date for the AGE Annual Conference 2025: Intergenerational Solidarity in Europe! 🧓🧒
📍 17 June 2025
🕤 09:15 – 13:00 CET
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