older people

We seniors drive and claim our autonomy in Europe

"We will continue working to show the European Parliament that our independence and autonomy as people should not be limited"

Opinion

Aging in the 21st-century is both a celebration and a challenge

The gift and blessing of aging should really be a celebration for every one of us. But realistically, it cannot always be that way. For far too many older people, ageing is still a real challenge.

Opinion

The document shows the situation in Europe and gives some recommendations that European Union should do to fight against this situation.

The impact of coronavirus on persons with disabilities

The European Disability Forum has published a report to show the impact of Covid-19 on this group of people and the failed strategy of the European Union to protect them.

Article

Older persons have faced both direct and indirect forms of discrimination during the pandemic.

Nena Georgantzi: “Older persons’ rights have largely been deprioritized during the pandemic”

The Policy Coordinator of Human Rights and Non-Discrimination at AGE Platform Europe talks about how older people have suffered the consequences of the pandemic and what measures are necessary to support them.

Article

Older people have been exposed to increased risk of violence, abuse and neglect without access to prevention or support services.

Bridget Sleap: “What the pandemic has done is expose and exacerbates existing inequalities older people experience”

The senior Rights Policy Advisor of HelpAge talks about how Covid-19 has affected older people and what kind of global response will be necessary in the immediate future.

Article