Activism
The Global Ageing Network has been awarded Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. We actively participate in discussions about the need for a Convention on the Rights of Older People.
Latest Network Activity
April 28, 2026
The European Ageing Network Publishes New Re…
April 24, 2026
African Union 2026 Ordinary Session: What It…
April 23, 2026
Geopolitics, Uncertainty, and the Wellbeing …
April 20, 2026
Redesigning Aging in Israel: From Programs t…
March 18, 2026
Global Connections in Action: Learning Acros…
March 18, 2026
Beyond Dementia Inclusion
March 09, 2026
Webinar Recap: Lessons on Strengthening the …
March 05, 2026
Ageing Commons Call for Research Abstracts O…
February 20, 2026
Future-Ready Care Pathways for Later Life: H…
February 19, 2026
Statement to the United Nations: February 2026
Global Advocacy
in Action
Global Ageing Network participated in the United Nation’s 13th Open Ended Working Group meeting in April 2025 to continue deliberations about the establishment of a UN Convention on the Rights of Older People (UN OEWGA). We are active members of the NGO Committee on Ageing and support their board agenda.










