We are thrilled to announce the launch of our exciting new website, www.commage.org. With its streamlined and contemporary design, the new site clearly showcases our many activities, and offers a more a user-friendly experience through improved navigation and functionality. We actively lobby governments, encourage sharing of ideas and promoting intergenerational activities, hold both physical and virtual […]
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On 30th June 2021, CommonAge marked its 7th anniversary since it was formally launched in 2014. We are writing to update you on our progress, to thank you for your support for our work and look forward to your continuing encouragement and financial backing. As we all know the past year and more has been an extraordinary
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UPDATE JULY 2021 Thank you to all who expressed an interest in writing this chapter. We have selected an experienced author and will update you when this work is published. The International Institute on Ageing United Nations – Malta will be leading an edited book on the “Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing’s” 20th Anniversary. The book
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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.
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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
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The Dementia Foundation for Spark of Life is official charity associated with Ruby’s Choice, a film exploring dementia starring Jane Seymour, OBE. CommonAge Ambassadors in Uganda, Nigeria, Zambia and India have already gained valuable training from sponsorships funded by Dementia Foundation for Spark of Life, and others will benefit in the future.
Our second Commowealth Elders\’ Forum is taking the form of a FREE webinar, and is being held 15.00 – 16.30 GMT+1 on Wednesday, 30 September 2020.
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United in a vision to create a world where every older person is able to lead a dignified, healthy and secure life, we are absolutely delighted to announce our partnership with HelpAge International.
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All forms of discrimination, such as racism and sexism, are unacceptable, but ageist attitudes appear to go unchallenged. At CommonAge we’re standing with international organisations to identify and challenge inequalities, ageism and discrimination throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
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CommonAge calls on the Commonwealth to make older people’s health and wellbeing a priority in the COVID-19 pandemic
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