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
‘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
Do older women have the right to sex?
Using general human rights provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights, the European Court of Human Rights has on several occasions addressed and promoted (but also sometimes restrained) the human rights
Promoting and supporting the sexual rights of older adults
There is a tendency to stereotype older adults as sexless: that they’re not interested in sex, do not catch sexual diseases, and are not at risk of sexual assault. Sharron
Older people less likely to be offered an HIV test in English sexual health clinics
Despite their mandate to offer HIV testing to all attendees, sexual health clinics in England are less likely to offer a test to older patients, according to an analysis of
‘Bring back that loving feeling’: Sexuality in later life and the impact of ageism
Trish Hafford-Letchfield is challenging ageist stereotypes about older people being asexual and calls for greater discussion around sexual in care settings For many of us, intimacy and sexuality are integral
Révolution Senior: une campagne pour changer notre perception des seniors et de leur sexualité
“Aimer et être aimé-e en sept positions, quel que soit mon genre, mon âge et mon orientation sexuelle“. C’est le message que porte la campagne de l’association française Grey Pride
A Belgian health insurance fund decides to reimburse sexual services for people in need of support
Belgian health insurance funds now intervene to support the access to sexual services with up to 40 EUR for the reimbursement of a consultation with the specialized non-profit organisation Aditi.
A UK review of the benefits of cross-generational friendships
Having intergenerational or cross-generational friendships can promote mutual understanding, break down stereotypes, reduce prejudice and anxiety. Dr. Hannah Swift shared the highlights of a review carried out in the UK
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