The overall goals and objectives of the Geneva NGO Committee on Ageing include:
- 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;
- To influence global policy and monitor the implementation of existing commitments.
The Committee will strive to attain its objectives by:
- Strengthening relationships 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 analysis 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).
Officers and contact:
If you are interested in learning more about the Committee or joining the Committee, please contact the Executive Committee at ngoageing@gmail.com
Chair:
Silvia Perel-Levin
representative of the International Longevity Centre Global Alliance (ILC Global Alliance)
Vice-Chair:
Kelly G. Fitzgerald
representative of the International Federation on Ageing (IFA)
Secretary:
Ursula Barter-Hemmerich
representative of the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA)