#SolidarityBetweenGenerations

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

7 months ago

"Solidarity is a precondition for our society, for living together, for cohesion and for mutual support. But we are living in and experiencing a segregated society and communities. We have to create more space for the exchange of our experiences, fears for the future and positive experiences." Dr. Heidrun Mollenkopf - President of AGE Platform Europe

📢 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘄!
We’ve just released the report from our Annual Conference on Intergenerational Solidarity in Europe.

📖 Read the full report here: www.age-platform.eu/age-annual-conference-2025-highlights/#report

#SolidarityBetweenGenerations #IntergenerationalFairnessStrategy

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

7 months ago

Endorse our call for an EU Action Plan to Combat Ageism "To build a society that values every person and generation and protects human rights from birth to death, AGE Platform Europe calls for an EU Action Plan to Combat Ageism (...)" - AGE Platform Europe

🧓👶 Stand against #ageism – show your support!
The EU is shaping its #IntergenerationalFairnessStrategy, and we're calling for an EU Action Plan to combat ageism.

The more endorsements we receive, the stronger our message!

✅ Endorse our call now: bit.ly/3GJjQ12

#SolidarityBetweenGenerations

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

8 months ago

📢 We now conclude the #AGEconf25

We will continue to mobilise around the positive impact of #SolidarityBetweenGenerations – a powerful way to benefit people of all ages and to combat #ageism!

Thanks to all the participants!

www.age-platform.eu/solidarity-b...

A recording will be available soon.

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

8 months ago

🗣️ @olderpersons.bsky.social
"#OlderPersons still remain largely invisible in international human rights law due to the lack of recognition of ageism (...)We must continue to raise awareness and promote intergenerational practices across society."

#AGEconf25 #SolidarityBetweenGenerations

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

8 months ago

AGE Annual Conference 2025 - Testimony 3 – A Common Fight for Climate YouTube video by AGE Platform Europe

A Common Fight for Climate
▶️ Hear directly from voices across generations who wanted to be part of the conversation. Watch their testimonies: youtu.be/zh61riyqqjw

#AGEconf25 #SolidarityBetweenGenerations

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

8 months ago

🗣️Arnstein Aassve, Professor in Demography, and leader of the FutuRes project

"In an ageing society, inter-generational fairness is key. (...) it is about time we focus on the policy implications, and in particular, how we can devise appropriate policies."

#AGEconf25 #SolidarityBetweenGenerations

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

8 months ago

🗣️Claire Champeix, ‪@eurocarers.bsky.social‬

"Informal care is a living embodiment of intergenerational solidarity and a cornerstone of long-term care provision in Europe; informal carers must be recognised and supported."

#AGEconf25 #SolidarityBetweenGenerations

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

8 months ago

Alice Latta, AGE member (ENTR'ÂGES) "Too stingy, too slothful?! What if we put aside our own stereotypes on age and meet other generations? The Belgium intergenerational week always make a difference."

🗣️Alice Latta, AGE member (ENTR'ÂGES)

"Too stingy, too slothful?! What if we put aside our own stereotypes on age and meet other generations? The Belgium intergenerational week always make a difference."

#AGEconf25 #SolidarityBetweenGenerations

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

8 months ago

AGE Annual Conference 2025 - Testimony 2 – Inspiring Intergenerational Initiatives YouTube video by AGE Platform Europe

Inspiring Intergenerational Initiatives
▶️ Hear directly from voices across generations who wanted to be part of the conversation. Watch their testimonies: youtu.be/uDwcoAFj1iE

#AGEconf25 #SolidarityBetweenGenerations

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

8 months ago

Sabine Springer‬ "FRA supports intergenerational solidarity by involving young people in our new Youth Advisory Panel and ensuring their input is reflected in our work."

🗣️Sabine Springer, @fra.europa.eu‬

"FRA supports intergenerational solidarity by involving young people in our new Youth Advisory Panel and ensuring their input is reflected in our work."

#AGEconf25 #SolidarityBetweenGenerations

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

8 months ago

Carole Gadet, Ensemble demain Association, author, speaker and intergenerational trainer "In the face of current challenges, intergenerational solidarity is an opportunity for the future."

🗣️Carole Gadet, Ensemble demain Association, author, speaker and intergenerational trainer

"In the face of current challenges, intergenerational solidarity is an opportunity for the future."

#AGEconf25 #SolidarityBetweenGenerations

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

8 months ago

🗣️Johanna Schima, Make Mothers Matter

"At Make Mothers Matter, we believe that when generations support each other, everyone wins. Older people can ease the pressure on families and improve work-life balance. This strengthens families (...)"

#AGEconf25 #SolidarityBetweenGenerations

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

8 months ago

Moira Allan, AGE Member (OLD’UP) and Pass It On Network

🗣️Moira Allan, AGE Member (OLD’UP) and Pass It On Network
"Throughout our lives, we stand as older or younger beside those we meet—so, guided by memory, let us pass a hand downward and, with hope, reach up to the outstretched hand of experience."

#AGEconf25 #SolidarityBetweenGenerations

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

8 months ago

AGE Annual Conference 2025 - Testimony 1 – Bridging the Gap Between Generations YouTube video by AGE Platform Europe

How can we bridge the gap between generations?
▶️ Hear directly from voices across generations who wanted to be part of the conversation. Watch their testimonies: youtu.be/c-27CkzDoHY

#AGEconf25 #SolidarityBetweenGenerations

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

8 months ago

Opening Session | Intergenerational Solidarity in Europe

Opening Session | Intergenerational Solidarity in Europe

Opening Session | Intergenerational Solidarity in Europe

🗣️ Opening Session | Intergenerational Solidarity in Europe

🔸Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen, European Commission
🔸Dr Gemma Carney @ark-ni.bsky.social
🔸Moderation: @mjkucharczyk.bsky.social

#AGEconf25 #SolidarityBetweenGenerations

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

8 months ago

Stay tuned! Livestream will begin soon Share #AGEConf25 on social media and be part of the conversation AGE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

🔜It's TODAY!
📝Register for webstreaming: bit.ly/AGEconf25

Join us online to explore how intergenerational solidarity can help combat ageism.
🕤 Time: 9:00 - 13:00 CET
📖Check out the agenda: bit.ly/ProgrammeConf25

Don't miss out!

#AGEconf25 #SolidarityBetweenGenerations

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

9 months ago

Opening Session of AGE Annual Conference 2025! - Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen | Director General for DG Education, Youth, Sport and Culture - Miron Podgorean, Member of Cabinet, European Commission Executive Vice President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness - Dr Gemma Carney | Associate Professor of Social Policy and Ageing, School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work, Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland - Moderated by Maciej Kucharczyk, Secretary-General of AGE Platform Europe

🗣️ Meet the speakers of the #AGEConf25 opening session on Intergenerational Solidarity in Europe.

📝 Register to join the livestream on 17 June: www.bit.ly/AGEconf25

Don't miss out!

@mjkucharczyk.bsky.social ‪
@ark-ni.bsky.social

#SolidarityBetweenGenerations

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

9 months ago

Second Panel of AGE Annual Conference 2025! - MEP Idoia Mendia | Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, Spain and MEP Michał SZCZERBA, Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats), Poland (video message) - Alice Latta | Project Manager, Entr'âges, AGE member - Arnstein Aasve | Professor in Demography, and leader of the FutuRes project - Claire Champeix | Senior Policy Officer, Eurocarers - Moderated by Maria Petkova, Vice President of AGE Platform Europe

🗣️The 2nd panel of #AGEConf25 will focus on intergenerational solidarity as a powerful response to combat ageism.

📝 Register: www.bit.ly/AGEconf25

Don't miss out!

@idoiamendia.bsky.social ‬ #MichalSzczerba #Entr-ages @eurocarers.bsky.social #FutuRes

#SolidarityBetweenGenerations

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

10 months ago

3 people walking together in a rural area

Join us for the online event "𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆", organised by #BAGSO in cooperation with AGE and other partners.
🗓 22 May 2025 | 🕝 14:30–16:30 CEST

👉Register and find out more: www.bagso.de/english/even...

#SolidarityBetweenGenerations

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

10 months ago

AGE Annual Conference 2025: Intergenerational Solidarity in Europe Younger and older generations shaping the upcoming EU Strategy on Intergerational Fairness Together

📅 Save the date for the AGE Annual Conference 2025: Intergenerational Solidarity in Europe! 🧓🧒

📍 17 June 2025
🕤 09:15 – 13:00 CET
💻 Online

👉 Register now and find out more: bit.ly/AGEconf25

#AGEconf25 #SolidarityBetweenGenerations #IntergenerationalFairnessStrategy #AWorld4AllAges #Ageism

SUSTAINWELL HorizonEU Project

@sustainwellproject.bsky.social

10 months ago

Today, the EU celebrates the day of #SolidaritybetweenGenerations to highlight the importance of cooperation among different age groups in building a fair and sustainable society and addressing an ageing population.
Have a look at how SUSTAINWELL can contribute to that:
www.ub.edu/sustainwell-...

European Parliament Intergenerational Forum

@intergroupage.bsky.social

10 months ago

MEP Marc Angel, Commissioner Glenn Micallef and MEP Anna Strolenberg, and C. Brückner of UNDP

Today is the EU Day of #SolidaritybetweenGenerations. @marcangel-mep.bsky.socisl hosts an event on mainstreaming intergenerational fairness today!

Sirpa Pietikäinen

@spietikainen.bsky.social

10 months ago

Today we celebrate The European Day of Solidarity between Generations.

"Across our lifetimes, each of us takes our turn as babies, children, adults, and seniors. We need support and a sense of community from each other."

#SolidarityBetweenGenerations

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

10 months ago

“Can you recall a moment when connecting with another generation made a difference in your life?”

With the EU Day of
#SolidarityBetweenGenerations just around the corner, we’ve invited our Members to share their experiences.👇

ℹ️More info: www.age-platform.eu/solidarity-between-generations-2025

AGE Platform Europe

@ageplatformeu.bsky.social

10 months ago

Banner promoting April 2025 Newsletter by AGE Platform Europe.

🆕 Our April'25 newsletter is here: bit.ly/3EB79Ei
We celebrate the EU Day of #SolidarityBetweenGenerations. Discover our campaign, featuring AGE members showing that all of us, regardless of our age, share common goals.

📖 See more highlights in the full newsletter

#AGEPlataformEurope #CoverAGE