VISION

A world in which all people can age with dignity, equality, and full enjoyment of their human rights, and where ageing is recognised as a shared human experience that contributes to inclusive, sustainable, and just societies for all generations.

MISSION

The NGO Committee on Ageing (Geneva) works to advance the rights of older persons while promoting their full inclusion in sustainable development across the life course.

Anchored in Geneva and engaged globally, the Committee brings together civil society, United Nations actors, and partners to:

• Support the development of a United Nations convention on the rights of older persons
• Promote rights-based and inclusive approaches to ageing across health, care, work, social protection, and development
• Strengthen participation, partnerships, and accountability at all levels
• Combat ageism and advance equality, including through gender-responsive and life-course approaches
• Foster the use of data, knowledge, and evidence to inform policies and ensure visibility of older persons

Through advocacy, dialogue, and collaboration, the Committee contributes to building societies for all generations, ensuring that no one is left behind at any stage of life.