About Us

Our Goals

To further the United Nations’ mission of building a society for all ages
To raise awareness of ageing and intergenerational issues and ensure that they are adequately addressed by the UN System
To advocate for a new convention on the rights of older persons
To influence global policy and monitor the implementation of existing commitments

Strengthening relationships with NGOs and by providing a platform for strategy development
Bringing diverse voices from local and national levels to international platforms
Drawing on the experience of Committee Members to share analyses on trends, needs and good practice
Maintaining regular communication with the Vienna and New York UN NGO Committees on Ageing and with the UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG)