NGO Committee on Ageing, Geneva Switzerland

NGO Committee on Ageing, Geneva Switzerland Our main goal is to further the United Nations’ mission of building a society for all ages.

Our Goals

-To further the United Nations’ mission of building a society for all ages;
-To raise awareness of ageing and intergenerational issues and ensure that they are adequately addressed by the UN System;
-To advocate for a new convention on the rights of older persons; and
-To influence global policy and monitor the implementation of existing commitments. Our Activities

-Strengthening re

lationships with NGOs and by providing a platform for strategy development;
-Bringing diverse voices from local and national levels to international platforms;
-Drawing on the experience of Committee Members to share analyses on trends, needs and good practices; and
-Maintaining regular communication with the Vienna and New York UN NGO Committees on Ageing and with the UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG).

Ageing – A Time for Justice and Cohesion: Advancing the Well-being and Rights of Older PersonsA joint publication by the...
05/11/2025

Ageing – A Time for Justice and Cohesion: Advancing the Well-being and Rights of Older Persons

A joint publication by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), distributed at the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSS2) in Doha.

It reminds us that ageing is not only a demographic or economic issue — it is a profound question of justice, equality, and human rights, central to building cohesive and inclusive societies for all generations.

📄 You can read it here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18hYa0vNt8LMqgQTNJJGVAHK6cokeRLG_/view

📘 A more in-depth version will be available as of January 2026 at:
www.ohchr.org/publications

Global commitment renewed in Doha! Today, at the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSS2), world leaders adopt...
04/11/2025

Global commitment renewed in Doha! Today, at the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSS2), world leaders adopted the Doha Political Declaration — reaffirming that social development is essential for justice, equality, and inclusion. The Declaration acknowledges population ageing and calls for social policies adapted to all people at all ages, with special attention to older persons and youth. It also emphasizes the full and meaningful participation of older persons in all aspects of life and the need to combat discrimination and inequality they face.

📍 Adopted today in Doha — 4 November 2025
📖 Read the full Declaration:
👉 https://social.desa.un.org/world-summit-2025/news/world-leaders-adopt-doha-declaration-to-boost-efforts-on-social-development

Around the world, older persons and their advocates are raising their voices to ensure that the promise of rights and so...
03/11/2025

Around the world, older persons and their advocates are raising their voices to ensure that the promise of rights and social development includes everyone — at every age.

These short statements were recorded ahead of the Second World Social Summit, capturing hopes, priorities, and a shared vision for a future where longevity is recognized as a collective achievement — a future grounded in human rights, dignity, and inclusion for all generations.

Claudia Mahler
Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons
https://youtu.be/hnQgc5A-lMM

Jack Kupferman
Co Focal Point, Stakeholder
Group on Ageing
https://youtu.be/9vcpVvo5xfQ


Heidrun Mollenkopf
BAGSO & AGE Platfom Europe
Board Member & AGE President
https://youtu.be/sP-iRp0HyhE

Gregor Sneddon
Secretary General
International Federation on Ageing
https://youtu.be/6s2_PoNzR1w


Silvia Perel-Levin
Vice-Chair of the NGO Committee on
Ageing (Geneva) & Representative of INPEA
& The International Longevity
Centre Global Alliance
https://youtu.be/n6mDXyItPMc


Kahir Lalji
CEO
HelpAge Canada
https://youtu.be/ynp8rcFgyhQ

Margaret Young
Founder
AgeKnoble
https://youtu.be/7s695BjTSV0

Alejandro Bonilla Garcia
Chair of the NGO Committee on
Ageing (Geneva)
Representative of IFA to the UN
https://youtu.be/kPQK9efbgIM


James Dugbah
Stakeholder Group on Ageing
SGA - Africa
https://youtu.be/kVbsexiiK7Q


Arunima Himawan
Senior Health Policy and Research Manager, International Longevity Centre UK
https://youtu.be/xrgP75sfmkg

Himanshu Rath
Founder
AgeWell Foundation
https://youtu.be/GywjtHtxjuQ

Yesterday’s session, “Peace Dialogue – Participation and Inclusivity in Peacebuilding: Linking Geneva and New York throu...
16/10/2025

Yesterday’s session, “Peace Dialogue – Participation and Inclusivity in Peacebuilding: Linking Geneva and New York through Civil Society, Older Persons and Water Diplomacy,” was truly inspiring and thought-provoking.
All interventions were highly relevant and contributed to an enriching discussion on inclusive approaches to peacebuilding. I would like to highlight in particular the insightful intervention of Ambassador Anita Pipan of Slovenia and that of Silvia Perel-Levin, Vice-Chair of the NGO Committee on Ageing (Geneva), who brought a strong perspective on the role of older persons and civil society in advancing peace and dialogue.
As soon as the recording of the session is made available by the organizers of Geneva Peace Week, we will be pleased to share the link accordingly.
Events like this remind us how essential it is to connect generations, regions, and experiences to build lasting peace.
https://www.genevapeaceweek.ch/en/programme/peace-dialogue-participation-and-inclusivity-in-peacebuilding-linking-geneva-and-new-york-through-civil-society-older-persons-and-water-diplomacy?utm_source=chatgpt.com

✨ Yesterday we commemorated the United Nations International Day of Older Persons 2025 under the theme:“From Resolution ...
27/09/2025

✨ Yesterday we commemorated the United Nations International Day of Older Persons 2025 under the theme:
“From Resolution to Convention: Uniting for the Rights of Older Persons.”

🙏 Thank you to everyone who joined us online and in person, and to the amazing teams at OHCHR, GAROP, IFA, and the NGO Committee on Ageing (Geneva).

🎥 The full recording—plus each speaker’s intervention—will be available soon on our website: https://ageingcommitteegeneva.org/

📬 If you’d like to be included in our mailing list and stay updated on relevant developments, please email us at [email protected]
Together, we’re advancing the rights of older persons and building a society for all generations. 🌍💜

26/09/2025

This week, HelpAge International’s Rights Adviser, Tanja Venisnik, took part in the 60th session of the Human Rights Council ( ) in Geneva, Switzerland.

During the session, Tanja highlighted the importance of protecting and promoting the rights of older people, and also met with Michael Kanyingi Kimuhu, representative of a network member in Kenya, the Mangu Integrated Community Project (MICOP).

HelpAge’s global network continues to call for a UN Convention on the rights of older people. The momentum for this work is growing, building on the foundation set when the Intergovernmental Working Group to draft the Convention was established at .


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