7th April 2015
Several ILC representatives participated in the 59th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), March 9-20, 2015, New York.
The session conducted a global review and appraisal of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and consider opportunities for strengthening gender equality and the empowerment of women in the post-2015 development agenda.
The ILC Global Alliance was a signatory to the written statement entitled “Older women and Beijing: 20 years on,” submitted to the CSW59. It was also a co-sponsor of a side event, “Witchcraft Accusations, Violence, and Torture, Women and Children,” (March 11th). Silvia Perel-Levin (the ILC GA’s representative in Geneva), Masako Osako (Executive Director, Secretariat) and Mari Hatashima (a volunteer) participated in the session. For details on the session see http://www.unwomen.org/en/csw/csw59-2015.
Contributed by M. Hatashima and M. Osako
The International Longevity Centre Global Alliance is delighted to be approved as an Affiliate of the World Health Organization Global Network of Age Friendly Cities and Communities.
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The ILC Europe Network, launched in December 2021, addresses longevity and population ageing in Europe. The Network works to organise policy and research events, share good practice, and engage with policymakers across the continent.
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Young and old united in imagination
Generation Mixer is a creative project connecting primary school children and local older adults through the power of imagination. By inventing and exploring imaginary worlds together, generations build meaningful bonds and discover new talents.
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