Considering the far-reaching implications that population ageing trends will have on the social,
economic, and environmental dimensions of development, achieving social development in an
ageing world requires policy choices that incorporate age-responsive strategies, inclusive
economic opportunities, equitable access to healthcare and social protection, and the
empowerment of older persons to participate fully in all aspects of society without discrimination,
grounded in the United Nations Principles for Older Persons.
2 Equally essential is the full
realization of the human rights for older persons, which are essential to ensure their dignity and
well-being in an ageing world.
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In this context, the 2025 United Nations International Day of Older Persons aims to elevate the
voices of older persons as experts, advocates, and change-makers, ensuring their perspectives
remain central to policies, programmes, and legislation at the national, regional, and international
levels across all sectors.
By drawing on the insights and lived experiences of leaders from diverse
regions, the event will underscore the essential role of older persons in building resilient and
equitable societies.
Objectives:
The 2025 commemoration of #OlderPersonsDay in New York aims to:
• Raise awareness of the evolving demographic landscape and the rights of older persons
by highlighting the significant growth of the global population aged 60 and over,
particularly in developing regions. This awareness is essential to recognizing older persons
as key contributors to economic and social development and to support the design of
innovative policy solutions that respond to the challenges and opportunities presented by
rapid population ageing, ensuring that no one is left behind.
• Promote inclusive social and economic opportunities for older persons by showcasing
initiatives that enable their full participation in society. Highlighting these initiatives helps
to focus efforts on creating equitable pathways for older persons to engage in community
life, access education and employment, and benefit from sustainable social protection
systems that uphold their dignity, rights, and aspirations.
• Advance discussions on the human rights of older persons and the elimination of
discrimination by drawing on experiences from diverse regions. These reflections should
highlight how age-related discrimination may be compounded by other forms of inequality,
and emphasize the need to strengthen legal frameworks and accountability mechanisms
that protect the rights of older persons in all aspects of life.
• Encourage multi-stakeholder collaboration to foster supportive environments for
older persons, highlighting the roles of families, communities, and institutions. Such
collaboration, bringing together Governments, civil society, the private sector, and older
persons themselves, is essential to building age-inclusive societies, with a focus on
intergenerational solidarity and community-based approaches that enhance resilience and
empower older persons to lead fulfilling lives.
EVENT:
The International Day of Older Persons 2025 High-Level Event in New York is sponsored by The Permanent Mission of
Argentina to the United Nations. Organized by the NGO Committee on Ageing in New York and
the United Nations DESA Programme on Ageing, the event will include a keynote address
followed by a moderated, interactive panel discussion. Register to participate and Get the agenda programme!
For further information, please contact ageing@un.org
LIVESTREAM: The 2025 United Nations International Day of Older Persons aims to elevate the voices of older persons as experts, advocates, and change-makers, ensuring their perspectives remain central to policies, programmes, and legislation at the national, regional, and international levels across all sectors. Co-organized by the Permanent Mission of Argentina, the NGO Committee on Ageing and the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). Related Documents: Event Site& Concept Note.
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