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UN joint initiative on Mainstreaming Knowledge on Ageing<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n ITU has joined efforts with other UN agencies and civil society organizations to\u00a0Mainstreaming Knowledge on Ageing<\/strong>. This\u00a0collective effort is geared towards advancing the UN 2030 Agenda\u00a0by sharing expertise, strengthening global knowledge, empowering societies, and fostering global partnerships for a better ageing of present and future generations.\u00a0Identifying existing initiatives and possible ways to improve quality of life for older persons, find out more how\u00a0Mainstreaming Knowledge on Ageing\u00a0<\/strong>is fostering inclusion of older persons and enhancing their meaningful participation in societies. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n \n Download the brochure <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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UN joint initiative on Mainstreaming Knowledge on Ageing<\/h2>\n

\n \n Ageing & Older Persons | UNITAR <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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The Decade of Healthy Ageing: a\u200b new UN-wide initiative<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n The Decade of Healthy Ageing is a global collaboration that brings together diverse sectors and stakeholders including governments, civil society, international organizations, professionals, academic institutions, the media and the private sector to improve the lives of older people, their families and communities <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n \n Download Baseline Report <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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The Decade of Healthy Ageing: a\u200b new UN-wide initiative<\/h2>\n

\n \n Visit Decade Platform <\/a>\n <\/p>\n

\n \n Visit UN DESA Portal <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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ICTs for better ageing and livelihood in the digital landscape<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n This training course provides valuable information on how to address the digital inclusion of older persons in the context of two global megatrends: an ageing population and the exponential rise in digital technologies. It also provides guidelines, tools and resources that aim to achieve healthier and wealthier inclusive digital societies globally.

Through its three modules, the course includes holistic information on a range of key topics such as the challenges and opportunities arising from these megatrends; key elements to be considered in the process of digital inclusion; the importance of building inclusive and age-friendly environments; accessibility requirements and standards involved in developing accessible and inclusive ICTs; as well as relevant policy and strategy recommendations. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n \n Register on ITU Academy <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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ICTs for better ageing and livelihood in the digital landscape<\/h2>\n

\n \n Online self-paced training <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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