DATE: 18 March 2021
TIME: 13:00 – 14:00 CET (Geneva) | 7:00 – 8:00 AM Eastern Time

Through an interactive and engaging discussion, this online event will challenge how we think, feel and act towards age and ageing. The event will launch the first UN Global report on ageism, developed by WHO, OHCHR, UNDESA, and UNFPA. The report presents the latest evidence on a topic that has only gained greater relevance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will highlight what we know about ageism, why it matters, and how we can tackle it. It will also kick off a global conversation that concerns us all and in which we all should have our say. People that join the first conversation will be provided with resources to spark their own conversations.

• Ageism refers to how we think (stereotypes), feel (prejudice) and act (discrimination) towards others or ourselves based on age.
• Ageism against older and younger people is highly prevalent worldwide.
• Ageism exists in our institutions, our relationships and ourselves, and affects us from childhood into older age.
• Ageism has an impact on all aspects of people’s health and costs individuals and society billions of dollars.
• Ageism can be combatted. Join the event to learn how.

This online event will be held in English on Zoom and requires pre-registration. 

Help spread the word about ageism by using and following the hashtag #AWorld4AllAges.

This event is a side event of the 46th session of the Human Rights Council.