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
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
January 22, 2026
January Statement from Vic Rayner
January 21, 2026
Turning Blue Zone Insights Into Practice Whe…
January 12, 2026
Impact on Older Persons: Overview and Call t…
November 18, 2025
Global Ageing Network & LeadingAge 2025 …
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.
