The NGO Committee on Ageing NY is a committee of NGOs and individuals committed to advancing ageing issues across the United Nations ecosystem.
Since 1982 we have championed the rights, dignity, and full participation of older persons worldwide, ensuring that population ageing is recognized not as a challenge to be managed but as an opportunity to be embraced.
We advocate for policies that empower older adults to live healthy, secure, and engaged lives.
Working alongside UN agencies, Member States, and a global network of NGOs, we:
Whether you represent an organization, are an engaged professional, or simply care about healthy, equitable ageing, there is a place for you in our community.
Committee membership is open to individuals as well as representatives of organizations in consultative status with the UN.
Members meet throughout the year to discussions. Virtual meetings feature UN updates and guest speakers on thematic issues.
Our subcommittees help shape impactful advocacy on ageing through collaboration that leads to meaningful change.
Membership dues and donations sustain our programs and educational resources. delete rest of paragraph.
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