Blogposts

Ageism, Ageism and Race, Blogposts November 16, 2018

Looking at the ethnic and religious minorities of Europe: they’re ageing too!

Frequently the “migrant” factor is forgotten in discussions on Europe’s ageing population, despite the fact that the EU is home to a significant population of older migrants and ethnic and

Ageism, Ageism and Race, Blogposts November 14, 2018

Older migrants in Europe: why we need a right-based approach

Ageing and international migration are interrelated phenomena which are currently affecting the European continent. As a consequence of these social processes, the number of older people who have been international

Ageism, Ageism and Sexuality, Blogposts November 11, 2018

‘I have no intention of hiding’: the 6th week of the #AgeingEqual campaign in a nutshell

Our sixth #AgeingEqual campaigning week decrypted older people’s sexuality: we explored the stereotyping of older people as asexual beings and the impact of this misconception on older people’s health, social inclusion

Ageism, Ageism and Sexuality, Blogposts November 8, 2018

We must respect older people’s varying identities: a message from MEP Sirpa Pietikäinen

Ms. Sirpa Pietikäinen is a Member of the European Parliament committed to defend the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer people (LGBTIQ). She rallies the #AgeingEqual campaign with

Ageism, Ageism and Intergenerational Solidarity, Blogposts November 6, 2018

‘Stereotyping generations is creating generational myths, leading to divisions in society’: the 5th week of the #AgeingEqual campaign in a nutshell

Our fifth #AgeingEqual campaigning week explored ageism as stereotypes, prejudices and discrimination against both younger and older people. The European Youth Forum and AGE Platform Europe joined forces, along with many