Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 04 | October 2016
Take a Stand Against Ageism
Ageism rests on the assumption that discrimination against older persons is the norm and acceptable. It manifests itself in both individual and institutional behaviours and decisions that have a significant negative impact on the lives of older persons, contributing to their marginalization and social exclusion. The theme of the 26th International Day of Older Persons is to Take a Stand Against Ageism on 1 October. Learn more about this year’s International Day of Older Persons, celebrated 6 October at UN Headquarters in New York, and our work on older persons at social.un.org/ageing.
Mental Wellness at the Heart of the SDGs
UN General Assembly: SDGs One Year Later
Watch: Celebrating CRPD10
Featured Stories
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Celebrating 9 Years of UNDRIP
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Including Women and Girls with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action
In conflicts and disasters, women and girls with disabilities face enormous challenges for survival. The adversities faced in crisis due to gender are exacerbated by limits to mobility and communication. At a side event, in conjunction with the UN Summit on Refugees and Migrants at UN Headquarters in New York, representatives from Member States, civil society organisations, and UN Agencies discussed the need to include women and girls with disabilities in development and humanitarian responses. Read more about what should be done to help women and girls with disabilities in humanitarian crises and learn more about our work on persons with disabilities at un.org/disabilities
DSPD Highlights
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NGOs Participation at the 55th Session of the Commission for Social Development |
Seventh Working Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing, 12-15 December 2016 |
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Featured Publication
Briefing Paper – Growing Need for Long-Term Care: Assumptions and Realities
With increasing age and longevity, the risk of chronic disease rises along with that of age-related disabilities from chronic diseases such as pulmonary disease and diabetes to age-related loss of hearing, sight and movement (arthritis), cognitive illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer’s to injuries from falls. The incidence rate of disability from each of these varies considerably by country based on longevity and access to appropriate healthcare and rehabilitation services.As the number of older persons continues to grow along with their longevity, the need for long-term care will increase significantly for those aged 80 and over, and in particular for older women who live longer. The number of older persons age 80 and above is estimated to grow from 125 million in 2015 to 434 million in 2050.
Upcoming Events
October 1st – International Day of Older Persons
October 3rd – 3rd Committee Side Event: Report on the World Social Situation, 2016
October 10th – World Mental Health Day
October 17th – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
October 24th – United Nations Day
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