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Description:

What is the NGO Committee on Ageing?

The NGO Committee on Ageing is the committee that follows issues affecting older persons for the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the UN. Its membership comprises NGOs who wish to work together to create a society for all ages and improve the quality of life for older persons worldwide.

The Committee:

• Holds monthly presentations and discussions on critical emerging issues;
• Works toward the implementation of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing 2002;
• Sponsors special Events and Projects including the annual United Nations International Day of Older Persons;
• Organizes Caucuses and prepares position statements;
• Monitors United Nations’ meetings and conferences;
• Networks and dialogues with United Nations Missions, government representatives and other NGOs to disseminate information;
• Provides timely information for members and their organizations;
• Disseminates information on critical emerging issues through global listserv:  Ageing Assembly Listserv website:  www.groups.yahoo.com/group/ageingassembly
  
  

Mission of the Committee:

The NGO Committee on Ageing works to raise world awareness of the opportunities and challenges of global ageing. The Committee advocates within the United Nations community to further integrate ageing in UN policies and programs and encourages member states to include ageing needs in social and economic policy considerations. The goal of the Committee is to further the United Nations mission of building a society for all ages.

Officers:

Florence L. Denmark, International Council of Psychologists & APA	Chairperson
Jessica Frank, AARP Global Aging Program	Vice-Chairperson
Peter R. Walker, The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI)	Treasurer
Patricia Day, League of Women Voters	Secretary
Helen R. Hamlin, International Federation on Ageing	Immediate Past Chair

Members:

Membership is open to all interested persons supporting the mission of the NGO Committee on Ageing.  For a membership application please contact the NGO Committee on Ageing

Members-at-Large:

Jim Collins, International Association of Gerontology
Dianne Davis, International Council for Caring Communities
Vernie B. Ellis, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority
Judy Lear, Gray Panthers
William T. Smith, International Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing

Meetings:

The NGO Committee on Ageing meets the first Thursday of the month (unless otherwise posted) to discuss and hear presentations on critical emerging issues.  For upcoming program and meeting information please contact the NGO Committee on Ageing.