New report outlines ways forward for strengthening rights of older persons - ENNHRI There is an urgent need to strengthen the protection of the human rights of older persons and to address age-based discrimination in Europe. Earlier this year, a joint ENNHRI, AGE Platform Europe and ...

A new report by @ennhri.bsky.social, @ageplatformeu.bsky.social and #Equinet explores how #Europe can strengthen the protection of the #humanrights of #olderpersons:

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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

“Our story with #MPG goes way back…”

Anne Gaspard & Tamás Kádár from #EQUINET reflect on 20+ years of working alongside MPG: from building EQUINET to shaping EU equality laws.

A partnership built on trust, purpose & action.✊

🎥 Watch the full tribute: youtu.be/NlFIIODimek
#MPG30 #migration

Policy roundtable hosted by AGE, ENNHRI and Equinet

🔎 #AgeDiscrimination in EU: key takeaways from the policy roundtable hosted by AGE, @ennhri.bsky.social and #Equinet

💡 Policy experts reaffirmed strong support for protecting older people’s rights and fighting age discrimination at all ages.

👉 Full article: bit.ly/41kvpTF

#EuropeforAllAges

Ms Stavroula Georgiou from Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare of Cyprus

🗣️Ms Stavroula Georgiou from Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare of Cyprus
"The upcoming EU Cyprus Presidency will address the importance of combating age discrimination. A coordinated approach to this issue is essential.”

@ennhri.bsky.social #Equinet

Maciej Kucharczyk, Secretary General, AGE Platform Europe

🗣️ @mjkucharczyk.bsky.social - Sec Gen, AGE Platform Europe
"The younger generation of today will be the older generation of the future, and it is in the common interest of all generations to build a society for all ages where each person’s rights are fully respected."

@ennhri.bsky.social #Equinet

Idoia Mendia Cueva, Member of the European Parliament

🗣️ @idoiamendia.bsky.social - MEP
"Ageing is an opportunity, not a problem (...) The EU must advance a comprehensive strategy that protects older people's rights, fosters intergenerational solidarity, and recognises investment in care as vital"

@ennhri.bsky.social #Equinet

Claudia Mahler, UN Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of All Human Rights by Older Persons

🗣️Claudia Mahler @olderpersons.bsky.social
"Older people's rights mean something to all of us. Yet, older people remain invisible in policy agendas (...)The EU must develop a comprehensive action plan to combat age discrimination, grounded in a rights-based approach."

@ennhri.bsky.social #Equinet

Michael Szczerba – Member of the European Parliament

🗣️Michael Szczerba – Member of the European Parliament
"I support the AGE Manifesto's call and believe it is vital to mainstream the position that we must build an inclusive society based on the well-being of all, with full recognition of the human rights of everyone."

@ennhri.bsky.social #Equinet

"Increasing longevity is a fact. We need to be able to better respond to it and reap its benefits - for all generations, to support one another and benefit from each other’s help and contributions." Logos of ENNHRI, AGE Platform Europe and EQUINET

💬 The online roundtable on #AgeDiscrimination just wrapped up! Partnering with @ennhri.bsky.social and #Equinet, we brought together policymakers and experts to discuss strategies for strengthening age discrimination protections across Europe.

Follow the thread for key takeaways 🧵
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