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This webinar is part of the IFA Virtual Town Hall Series and will be held on Friday 3rd September at 07:00 Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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This webinar entitled ‘Steps towards LGBTIQ+ Inclusive Palliative Care’ is organised by Palliative Care Tasmania will take place on Tuesday 7th September at 11-12pm (AEST). The Guest speaker is: Hannah Morgan – National Palliative Care Project Coordinator LGBTIQ+ Health Australia

Hannah will be providing an overview of the barriers that LGBTIQ+ people experience when they access palliative care services. She will also provide information on the skills and knowledge required to create safe, respectful, and inclusive spaces for LGBTIQ+ people.

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This webinar is part of the IFA Virtual Town Hall Series and will be held on Friday 10th September at 07:00 Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Join OPAN for this new webinar series exploring wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over the coming weeks we bring together researchers, health and wellbeing experts and people with lived experience to share their tips and advice that can support your wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hear from our panel of experts who will explore how to maintain your health and well-being during COVID-19.

In webinar 1 on Tuesday 14th September (11:30am AEST) Your Wellbeing: Supports during COVID-19 we will cover:

• Challenges of COVID-19 lockdowns
• Wellbeing for people receiving home care and residential aged care.
• Impact of restrictions on specific communities.
• Mental health challenges.
• Support services available.

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This is part of a series of educational webinars sponsored by the Gray Panthers and will take place on Tuesday 14th September at 14:00 ET.

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This webinar will take place on 15th September at 08:00am ET.

Globally, one in two people are ageist against older persons, and evidence demonstrates that older persons who experience ageism are at higher risk of a shorter lifespan, poorer physical and mental health, and slower recovery from disability and cognitive decline. The UN Global Report on Ageism which explores the negative impacts of ageism was created for policymakers, academics, and civil society to aid in the development of action against ageism.

The IFA is pleased to host Dr Vânia de la Fuente-Núñez, a lead author for the UN Global Report on Ageism, for Creating a World for All Ages: Mobilizing Action to Combat Ageism, an interactive dialogue that will address the impacts of ageism as well as actions to combat ageism.

This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada.

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This webinar is part of the IFA Virtual Town Hall Series and will be held on Friday 17th September at 07:00 Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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This webinar is organized by the Long Term Care Community Coalition and will be held on Tuesday, 21st September at 1:00pm Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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This is a virtual side event organised by the NGO Committee on Ageing Geneva during the 48^th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) on Tuesday 21 September 2021 8:00am – 9:15am EDT (NY)| 2:00pm – 3:15pm CEST (GVA). This event is a UNIDOP pre-event in the run-up to #OlderPersonsDay (1 October). 

Background
Ageism has serious consequences for individuals and society at large. According to the UN Global Report on Ageism, half of the world’s population is ageist against older persons. Despite its scale and harmful impacts, ageism remains largely unknown and is often considered more acceptable compared to other forms of discrimination.

The report of the UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons to the 48^th session of the HRC (A/HRC/48/53), examines and raises awareness of the prevalence of ageism and age discrimination, analyses their possible causes and manifestations, and reviews the way the existing legal and policy frameworks at the international and regional levels protect against ageism and age-discrimination.

This side event during the 48^th session of the HRC will bring to the fore real-life experiences of ageism and age discrimination faced by older persons and will take stock of the Independent Expert’s conclusions and recommendations.

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For more information about the 1st October events in New York and Vienna click here.

This webinar and report launch is hosted by ILC UK and will be held on Tuesday, 21st September at 2:00pm BST.

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The World Health Organization and IFA are pleased to announce the next webinar in a series that contributes to an ongoing dialogue to bring together knowledge, new ideas and innovation around age-friendly environments (AFE).

‘The Boom of Age-friendly Cities and Communities in Latin America’ will take place on 22nd September at 09:00 EDT.  The speaker is Dr. Patricia Morsch, Consultant, Healthy Ageing, Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO).

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On Wednesday, 22nd September at 13:00 ET, Devex and AARP will co-host an ecosystem event on the sidelines of the 76th annual United Nations General Assembly, exploring how we can advance digital equity and inclusion by looking at solutions to close existing gaps among different user groups, particularly older persons. The event will also look at the key role of multi-stakeholder platforms in advancing the U.N. Secretary-General’s Roadmap for Digital Cooperation and their role in harnessing expertise and knowledge sharing from across sectors.

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This webinar is part of the IFA Virtual Town Hall Series and will be held on Friday 24th September at 07:00 Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Join OPAN for this new webinar series exploring wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over the coming weeks we bring together researchers, health and wellbeing experts and people with lived experience to share their tips and advice that can support your wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hear from our panel of experts who will explore how to maintain your physical health and diet during COVID-19.

In webinar 2 on Tuesday 28th September (11:30am AEST) Your Wellbeing: Staying Physically Active we will cover:

• Importance of physical activity and exercise during COVID-19.
• Falls prevention strategies.
• Diet and nutrition advice.
• Accessing GP services.
• Exercise ideas.

Read more and click here to register.