The importance of fighting ageism for future generations: a message from MEP Brando Benifei
Mr. Brando Benifei, one of the youngest Member of the European Parliament, has joined the #AgeingEqual campaign to call for a new cultural mindset of inclusive of all age groups.
A few steps to start tackling ageism against young people
Wondering how to tackle ageism against young people? The European Youth Forum is giving you a check-list to start with. Adopting and/or adapting laws and policies. Laws and policies currently
Ageism: the youth perspective
Ageism is more ingrained than other forms of discrimination, and it is used to discriminate against young people on an individual level, but also on a wider, structural level. The
The diverse (invisible) forms of intergenerational solidarity
A lot of intergenerational exchanges take place at grassroots level. Philippe Seidel, AGE Policy Officer in charge of employment and active ageing made a quick scan for us… including invisible
Intergenerational labour markets as a driver for employment
In the field of employment, it is sometimes said that older workers have obsolete skills and should step aside to make room for younger better qualified and cheaper workers: this‘We were born to connect’
Just like in his 2017 TEDx talk, Clive Colledge calls for generations to unite and forget anything the media or advertising tells us about the age group we supposedly belong
Building age-friendly cities and communities: to enable generations to live together?
The impact of population ageing on the economy and health care is much discussed. But where older people live is important as well. Dr. Tine Buffel discusses how can citiesAgeing with social rights: a message from MEP Heinz K. Becker
Mr. Heinz K. Becker, only representative of a senior citizens’ organisation in the European Parliament, is giving a short talk on how can Europe contribute to offer the best social
Contre l’impératif jeuniste, changeons de regard sur la vieillesse !
En février dernier, peu après les mobilisations sur la prise en charge des personnes âgées dépendantes en France, Pascal Champvert et Marie de Hennezel publiaient une tribune engagée contre l’âgisme