Recognizing the Older Person in Social Development Who is the older person in our current narrative of social development? Someone leaning on the support of others? Someone leading the charge? In this photograph, an older woman looks toward the horizon. The lines on her face trace a life shaped by experience, resilience, and care—time
A Global Moment for Inclusive Social Development At a time of profound global transition, the Second World Summit on Social Development sent a clear message: social development must be inclusive, human rights-based, and grounded in solidarity across generations. With more than 14,000 participants from 186 countries, the Summit reflected both the urgency and the
In 2024/2025, the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) interviewed ten Canadian elders about how their commitment to climate and environmental justice is helping shape a more sustainable and equitable world. 💪These stories highlight far-reaching contributions—not only to climate action, but also to ending hunger, securing clean water, reducing inequalities, supporting sustainable communities, protecting marine
Elder abuse is heart-wrenching. Underscoring the harm and tragic narratives is a violation of the older person’s human right to be freed from violence, abuse, and neglect. A group of courageous and determined older advocates stood up for their rights through song and dance. Violence Against and Abuse and Neglect of Older People One
In Episode 01 of our interview series This Is Living, we talk with Lisa, who was born in Germany. A social activist since childhood, Lisa talks about how life has changed for women, meditation and helping out her neighbors.
