Global report on ageism
The Global report on ageism outlines a framework for action to reduce ageism including specific recommendations for different actors (e.g. government, UN agencies, civil society organizations, private sector). It brings together the best available evidence on the nature and magnitude of ageism, its determinants and its impact. It outlines what strategies work to prevent and counter ageism, identifies gaps and proposes future lines of research to improve our understanding of ageism.
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18 March 2021
Global report on ageism
The Global report on ageism outlines a framework for action to reduce ageism including specific recommendations for different actors (e.g. government,...
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18 March 2021
Global report on ageism: executive summary
The Global report on ageism outlines a framework for action to reduce ageism including specific recommendations for different actors (e.g. government,...
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10 October 2023
Connecting generations: planning and implementing interventions for intergenerational contact
Ageism exists when “age” is used to categorize individuals and create social divisions, with ensuing injustice and harm and lack of solidarity...
9 February 2022
Ageism in artificial intelligence for health
The WHO policy brief Ageism in artificial intelligence for health examines the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine and public health for older...
11 June 2021
Quick guide to avoid ageism in communication
Language and images convey meaning, which feed assumptions and judgements that can lead to ageism. The way we frame communications also affects how...
18 March 2021
Summary Slides: Global report on ageism
These presentation slides have been produced as part of the Global Campaign to Combat Ageism to support your events on this issue. They present the...
18 March 2021
Initiating a conversation about ageism
This guide is designed to help everyone start a conversation about ageism—whether at home, at work, in the classroom, or in the policy-making space....
18 March 2021
Global Campaign to Combat Ageism - Toolkit
This toolkit was designed for the Global Campaign to Combat Ageism. It will equip you with the necessary resources to learn about ageism, initiate your...
This report has been produced as part of the Global Campaign to Combat Ageism to inspire and support the development of future campaigns that can help...
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