Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs: A Sustainable Solution to Population Ageing
According to the report from the Vietnam Association of the Elderly, by the end of 2024, a total of 8,432 Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs (ISHCs) had been established nationwide, with more than 484,000 members. This impressive figure demonstrates the demand for ISHCs, which are a comprehensive model for adapting to population ageing The ISHC model has […]
UNIDOP 2023 – Fulfilling The Promises Of The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights For Older Persons: Across Generations
On the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the theme of this year’s International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP) was chosen to be “Fulfilling The Promises Of The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights For Older Persons: Across Generations” Seventy-five years ago, this year, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration […]
UN proclaimed an International Day of Care and Support
The United Nations General Assembly, through a groundbreaking resolution, has proclaimed an International Day of Care and Support, to be commemorated on 29 October. The resolution calls upon Member States, the UN system, civil society, the private sector, academia, and the public to observe the international day annually. It acknowledges the disproportionate burden of unpaid care and […]
NCD Alliance emphasizes the need of a person-centred, inclusive NCD agenda
It has been 10 years since the United Nation High-level Meeting on Non-communicable Diseases. Demand to evolve the NCD agenda is growing, with intention to accelerate action on the current agenda based on the 5X5 approach, in another hand exploring the opportunity for a more inclusive approach that leaves no one behind. This vision brings […]
