Events and opportunities from the Global Campaign Secretariat
Zero Discrimination Day (UN)
This day was originally established for HIV/AIDS awareness, but has become broader.
More information here: https://www.unaids.org/en/zero-discrimination-day
Online Launch: The WHO Ageism Scale – A new way to measure ageism
Join the online launch of the new WHO Ageism Scale: a set of extensively tested metrics designed to monitor ageism levels worldwide, illuminate its drivers and consequences, and evaluate the impact of interventions aimed at reducing ageism.
International Women's Day (UN Women)
This day is a perfect opportunity to highlight the intersectionalities between ageism and sexism – and make sure that older women are visible.
More information: https://www.un.org/en/observances/womens-day/background
Global Intergenerational Week
More information coming soon! In the meantime, visit our resources on intergenerational practice: https://www.aworld4allages.org/global-intergenerational-week-2024
Learn more from the organisers of Global Intergenerational Week: https://generationsworkingtogether.org/global-intergenerational-week
World Sexual Health Day
Ageist attitudes related to sexuality and sexual health are very common. For more information, explore the UN Global report on ageism.
Second World Social Summit for Social Development (UN)
This high-level event will be held in Qatar, and build on discussions at the Summit of the Future on intergenerational solidarity.
More information: https://social.desa.un.org/second-world-summit-for-social-development
World Day of Social Justice (UN)
More information here: https://www.un.org/en/observances/social-justice-day