The many sides of aging for LGBTQ+ seniors - QnotesCarolinas.com LGBTQ seniors face isolation, health bias, housing insecurity and legal gaps, demanding inclusive care and community support.

LGBTQ+ News - Our elders face challenges unique to our community.

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#LGBTQSeniors #SeniorCare #AgingWithPride #InclusiveAging #LGBTQHealth #ElderRights #AgeEquality #CommunitySupport #QueerElders #AgingJustice

Welcoming 2026 with a renewed commitment to dignity, equity, & rights for people of all ages.
Here’s to challenging ageism, strengthening inclusion, & building communities where every generation thrives.

#HappyNewYear #AgeEquality #HumanRights #EndAgeism
@garopsec.bsky.social @ungeneva.bsky.social

Welcoming 2026 with a renewed commitment to dignity, equity, & rights for people of all ages.
Here’s to challenging ageism, strengthening inclusion, & building communities where every generation thrives.

#HappyNewYear #AgeEquality #HumanRights #EndAgeism
@garopsec.bsky.social @ungeneva.bsky.social

As the year ends, one truth remains: human rights apply equally at every age. In 2026, we must strengthen protections, eliminate discrimination, and uphold dignity for all older persons.

#HumanRights #AgeEquality #DignityForAll #EndAgeism #Inclusion
@garopsec.bsky.social @cdnhumanrights.bsky.social

A heartfelt thank you to all the companies that chose Age Action Christmas eCards this year.

Your generosity helps create real, meaningful impact for older people across Ireland.

We’re grateful for your partnership and commitment. ✨

#CorporateGiving #CSR #AgeAction #AgeEquality

Maine Human Rights Commission finds reasonable grounds in age-discrimination claim The commission found reasonable grounds to believe Eastern Events discriminated against Eric Leffler on the basis of age after the company’s succession planning and hiring of a younger manager led to his separation; the commission called for conciliation.

The Maine Human Rights Commission has found reasonable grounds to believe that age discrimination played a role in the controversial separation of a seasoned employee from Eastern Events.

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#ME #CitizenPortal #AgeEquality #CivicAccountability #WorkplaceDiscrimination

Older women experience unique forms of digital abuse — from scams to harassment and ageist hate speech.
Digital safety is a human right.
Protecting older women protects us all.

@eapon.bsky.social @garopsec.bsky.social @ungeneva.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #AgeEquality #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse

Older women experience unique forms of digital abuse — from scams to harassment and ageist hate speech.
Digital safety is a human right.
Protecting older women protects us all.

@eapon.bsky.social @garopsec.bsky.social @ungeneva.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #AgeEquality #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse

Older women hit by online harassment often face dismissal rooted in ageism.

Digital safety must be for all ages.

@eapon.bsky.social @cdnhumanrights.bsky.social
#NoExcuse #DigitalRights #AgeEquality #ACTtoEndViolence

Older women hit by online harassment often face dismissal rooted in ageism.

Digital safety must be for all ages.

@eapon.bsky.social @cdnhumanrights.bsky.social
#NoExcuse #DigitalRights #AgeEquality #ACTtoEndViolence

Older women face both ageism and gender bias, impacting pay, healthcare, and leadership opportunities.

📣 Speak out. Share this fact.

@cdnhumanrights.bsky.social @undecadeageing.bsky.social
#EndAgeism #OlderWomenRights #AgeEquality

Older women face both ageism and gender bias, impacting pay, healthcare, and leadership opportunities.

📣 Speak out. Share this fact.

@cdnhumanrights.bsky.social @undecadeageing.bsky.social
#EndAgeism #OlderWomenRights #AgeEquality

Older women often face overlapping barriers — gender bias, ageism, and economic insecurity — that limit their agency and visibility.

Aging with dignity and equality is a human right.

@ungeneva.bsky.social @garopsec.bsky.social
#ProtectingTheRights #HumanRights #AgeEquality

Massachusetts Legislature Approves Waiver of Age Requirement for Boston Police Applicant Bill allows Angel G. Rivera to take police exam despite maximum age limit.

In a groundbreaking move, Massachusetts has lifted the age limit for police applicants, paving the way for Angel G. Rivera to chase his dream of serving and protecting his community.

Read the full story!

#MA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #AgeEquality #CivicAccountability

Massachusetts lawmakers propose age waiver for Jonathan Lewis' state police appointment Bill authorizes waiver of maximum age requirement for Jonathan Lewis to join state police

Massachusetts lawmakers have taken a bold step by proposing an age waiver to allow Jonathan Lewis to join the state police, challenging the status quo!

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#MA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #AgeEquality #LawEnforcement

Victory for Equality: EU keeps anti-discrimination Directive

❗𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗘𝗨 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲

📖 Read the article to learn what this means and what’s next: bit.ly/40Bd3gy

#StopDiscrimination #HorizontalEqualTreatmentDirective #Equality #AgeEquality #AgeDiscrimination

Session "A place of belonging: Why do happiness, environmental performance and social policy matter for communities?" ILC Europe Network's Conference "Addressing the age gap: how do we create a Europe that's fit for the future?"

🔜 @phiseidel.bsky.social, AGE Policy Manager, will be one of the speakers of the #ILCEuropeNetwork's Conference "Addressing the age gap: how do we create a Europe that's fit for the future?"

📅 1 July
⏰ 13:00 - 17:30 (CEST)
📍 Brussels, Belgium
📝 Register: bit.ly/4elEFvE

#HealthyAgeing #AgeEquality

Maciej Kucharczyk | Sec. General of AGE

🗣️Maciej Kucharczyk | Sec. General of AGE

"To achieve #AgeEquality, we need an EU Action Plan to Combat #Ageism. The plan should be part of the Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness. Ageism hurts. We are talking about the young and old. Combatting ageism will have a positive impact to all."

<em>Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice</em> | BPS Journal | Wiley Online Library Aims Ageism is one of the last socially accepted prejudices. This paper aims to highlight key areas of age discrimination and inequality in mental health services. Discussion It will discuss examp.....

Well it’s finally out there #ageequality Age equality in mental health: Déjà vu all over again (2025-06-13)
doi: doi.org/10.1111/papt... @fpop.bsky.social

Age Discrimination in Europe - Report and recommendations Policy roundtable hosted by AGE, ENNHRI, and Equinet 6th February 2025

🆕Age Discrimination in EU:Explore the report and recommendations from the policy roundtable hosted by AGE, #ENNHRI, and #Equinet.

This webinar explored the urgent need to strengthen the protection of the human rights of older persons.

👉 www.bit.ly/3ZQ1PEH

#EuropeforAllAges #Ageism #AgeEquality

Massachusetts legislators propose bill for Freddy Castaneda's police exam eligibility Legislators petition to allow Freddy Castaneda to take Haverhill police exam despite age limit

Massachusetts lawmakers are rallying to change the rules for Freddy Castaneda, aiming to let him take the Haverhill police exam despite age restrictions!

Get the details!

#MA #AgeEquality #PublicSafety #CitizenPortal #CivicAccountability

"still we rise" - Older people activists campaigning for their rights.

🚨 Don't Let Age Equality Be Erased! Sign the Petition to save the Horizontal Directive ✊👵👴

📣 The European Commission is preparing to withdraw one of the EU’s most important anti-discrimination proposals.

🖊️ Sign the petition: action.allout.org/en/m/298c9b72/
📣 More: bit.ly/42FEY04

#AgeEquality

UN Convention Explained: 4 Key Questions Answered

𝗨𝗡 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱: 𝟰 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 📜
Want to understand what this historic decision means? 🤔

This article gives you clear answers to 4 key questions about the UN Convention on the Rights of #OlderPersons.

👉 Read the article: bit.ly/43IlHw9

#AWorldforAllAges #AgeEquality

Survey on ageism for Civil Society Organisations

📢 Have you faced ageism or work in an organisation tackling it? 🗣️
Share your insights in this vital EU study!

👉 Participate by 9 Feb: www.bit.ly/AgeismStudy
Your input shapes Europe for all ages. Voluntary, anonymous, and confidential.

#AgeEquality #EuropeforAllAges

Survey on ageism for Civil Society Organisations

📢 Your voice matters! 🗣️ Join this EU study supported by AGE to tackle ageism.
👉 Participate by 9 Feb: www.bit.ly/AgeismStudy

Voluntary, anonymous, and confidential.

#AgeEquality #EuropeforAllAges

Join the Effort to Combat Ageism and Age Discrimination in the EU - AGE Platform EuropeAccessibility toolsIncrease textDecrease textGreyscaleHigh contrastNegative contrastLight backgroundUnderlined li... AGE supports an important study on discrimination on the grounds of age in the European Union   initiated by the European Commission DG Justice & Consumers (DG JUST).  If you have experienced any kind...

🌟 Have you experienced #Ageism or do you work to address it?

Your voice can drive change! Take this survey to shape #AgeEquality policies in the #EU: bit.ly/AgeismStudy

📋 Details:
🔸~30 min to complete
🔸Available in 6 languages
🔸Anonymous answers

⏳ Open until 9 Feb. Let's build #AWorld4AllAges! 🚀

Ageism isn’t just about older adults—youth can face it too! Judging someone’s abilities solely based on age limits opportunities and personal growth. #AgeEquality

Study on ageism, supported by AGE and initiated by the European Commission DG Justice & Consumers (DG JUST)

📣Join the Effort to Combat #Ageism and #AgeDiscrimination in the EU.

Have you faced age discrimination or ageism? Or are you part of a Civil Society Organisation working on these issues?

👉 Support us in shaping the future policies around #AgeEquality: bit.ly/AgeismStudy

#EuropefoaAllAges

Every change of political cycle should benefit all generations" - Maciej Kucharczyk, Secretary General of AGE Platform Europe

📨Check out the letter from our Secretary General, Maciej Kucharczyk, reaffirming AGE’s commitment to its mission in 2025.
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#AgeEquality #AgewithRights #WorldforAllAges