1st Event:"The right to work for older Migrants, Refugees and Stateless Persons"
UNITAR
General Description:
In the framework of the 4th year of the Virtual Roundtable Series 'Mainstreaming Knowledge on Ageing,' we warmly invite you to join the first event, 'The Right to Work for Older Migrants, Refugees, and Stateless Persons.' This learning initiative will provide an opportunity to better understanding of why the effective promotion and protection of the right to work for these groups is essential for their economic independence and dignity. It will also highlight the importance of their social inclusion and active participation in society, while addressing vulnerabilities and combating ageism.
Date & Time: 14 May 2025, 15:30 to 17:00 CEST (Geneva) / 09:30 to 11:00 EDT (New York).
Watch the recording: Here.
2nd Event: "Access to health systems for older persons in conflict areas"
UNITAR
General Description:
In the framework of the 4th year of the Virtual Roundtable Series 'Mainstreaming Knowledge on Ageing,' we warmly invite you to join the second event, 'Access to health systems for older persons in conflict areas' This learning initiative will be an opportunity to better understand the specific barriers older persons face in receiving adequate healthcare and to advocate for age-inclusive humanitarian responses that ensure their health needs are met during and after conflicts.
Date & Time: 19th June 2025, 15:30 to 17:00 CEST (Geneva) / 09:30 to 11:00 EDT (New York).
Watch the recording: Here.
3rd Event: "The right to science and access to technologies for older persons"
UNITAR
General Description:
In the framework of the 4th year of the Virtual Roundtable Series 'Mainstreaming Knowledge on Ageing,' we warmly invite you to join the third event, 'The Right to Science and Access to Technologies for Older Persons'. This learning initiative will be an opportunity to identify the barriers older persons face in accessing digital tools and scientific advancements, and to promote policies ensuring inclusion, digital literacy, and equitable access to technological benefits.
Date & Time: 10th September 2025, 15:30 to 17:00 CEST (Geneva) / 09:30 to 11:00 EDT (New York).
Watch the recording here: Here.
4TH EVENT: "ACCOUNTABILITY AND REDRESS IN CASES OF INTERSECTIONAL DISCRIMINATION AGAINST OLDER PERSONS"
UNITAR
General Description:
In the framework of the 4th year of the Virtual Roundtable Series 'Mainstreaming Knowledge on Ageing,' we warmly invite you to join the fourth event, 'Accountability and Redress in Cases of Intersectional Discrimination Against Older Persons'. This learning initiative will explore the challenges older persons face in seeking justice and advocates for stronger legal frameworks and mechanisms that address discrimination based on multiple, overlapping identities.
Date & Time: 16th October 2025, 15:30 to 17:00 CEST (Geneva) / 09:30 to 11:00 EDT (New York).
Watch the recording here: Here.
5TH EVENT: "INCREASED DEMOGRAPHICS, URBANISM, AND THE RIGHT TO FOOD FOR OLDER PERSONS"
UNITAR
General Description:
In the framework of the 4th year of the Virtual Roundtable Series 'Mainstreaming Knowledge on Ageing,' we warmly invite you to join the fifth event, 'Increased Demographics, Urbanism, and the Right to Food for Older Persons'. This learning initiative will aim to raise awareness about the impact of urbanisation on food security for older persons and to promote sustainable policies that ensure access to nutritious food for them in all settings.
Date & Time: 13th November 2025, 15:30 to 17:00 CEST (Geneva) / 09:30 to 11:00 EDT (New York).
Watch the recording here: Here.