The UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing closed its 14th Session in New York after having agreed by consensus that gaps in the protection of the rights of older persons exist and that a new Human Rights Convention for Older Persons is one of the ways to address those gaps.
UN Member States take an important step on the rights of older persons Read More »
We are pleased to announce we are launching our Dementia in the Commonwealth report on Friday, 6 September 2024 at the International Dementia Conference, Sydney, Australia.
Save the date: Friday 6 September 2024 Read More »
We are delighted to support our Partner, Person Centred Software with the launch of #GladtoCare Awareness Week in Australia, Monday, 20 May to Friday, 24 May 2024.
Supporting our partner Person Centred Software’s #GladtoCare Awareness Week Read More »
A chance meeting through our 2015 bursary to the Global Ageing Network conference in Perth, Australia has led to great outcomes in Cameroon.
How ‘buying a goat project’ led to sustainable communities in Cameroon Read More »
Celebrating our 10th Anniversary at the Global Ageing Network’s biennial conference, 7 and 8 September 2023
With the theme of ‘Setting up a healthy ageing task force for Mauritius’ we were delighted to partner with Le Groupement FIAPA (Fédération Internationale des Associations de Personnes Agées), to organise an exciting joint International Forum, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity. Our delegation attending and presenting at
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With the theme of ‘Setting up a healthy ageing task force for Mauritius’ in 2022 we were delighted to partner with Le Groupement FIAPA (Fédération Internationale des Associations de Personnes Agées), to organise an exciting joint International Forum, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity.
Setting up a Healthy Ageing Task Force for Mauritius Read More »
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is probably the most important event on The Commonwealth’s calendar. It brings together delegations from 54 nations from Africa, the Caribbean and Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific. Through its four forums, Youth, Women’s, People’s and Business forum, CHOGM aims to reinforce multilateral cooperation, explore new opportunities, and
CommonAge delegation at The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Read More »
In celebration of Commonwealth Day and International Women’s Day, both held on Monday, 8 March 2021, CommonAge is proud to share the inspirational stories of older women from communities all over the Commonwealth.
Celebrating Commonwealth Day & International Women’s Day 8 March 2021 Read More »
We are delighted to launch our white paper, Ageism in the Commonwealth, How COVID-19 has exposed the urgent need for further recognition and protection of the rights of older people in Commonwealth countries. Written in partnership with HelpAge International, this paper examines how the wellbeing, dignity and voice of older persons have been impacted in
Launch of CommonAge White paper: Ageism in the Commonwealth Read More »