Following the success of our inaugural Commonwealth Elders’ Forum in 2018, we had planned to hold our second Commonwealth Elders’ Forum in June in Rwanda, timed to align with the 2020 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). However, like everyone organising physical events this year, those plans have been put on hold.
Instead, our second Commowealth Elders’ Forum is taking the form of a FREE webinar!
Details: 15.00 – 16.30 GMT+1 on Wednesday, 30 September 2020.
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the rights and needs of older persons. While everyone has been affected, evidence shows that older people are among those most at risk of complications from the disease, with fatality rates for those over 80 years of age five times the global average.
They are also at greater risk of poverty, discrimination and isolation. Older persons have been hit particularly hard by the virus itself but it has been the failure to protect their rights in the response that has led to unnecessary deaths, unmet health and care needs, increased isolation, discrimination and stigma.
Bringing together leaders from across The Commonwealth, our virtual Commonwealth Elders Forum 2020 will:
- Recognise the impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing and dignity of older persons across the Commonwealth
- Raise awareness of ageism, stigma and discrimination against older people in the COVID-19 response and the need to foster intergenerational connections across the Commonwealth
- Reflect on how The Commonwealth needs to adapt to ensure the rights of its citizens of all ages are respected
For more details and to register, CLICK HERE.
We look forward to seeing you there!
This webinar is supported by:
