Landmark Report: Aging in the 21st Century

Aging in the 21st Century Report 

The world is growing old fast. In the next 10 years, the number of people over age 60 will surpass one billion.

Aging in the Twenty-First Century: A Celebration and A Challenge, is a landmark new report published by UNFPA and HelpAge.

It makes the case for governments, NGOs, global institutions, and civil society to fully commit to a concerted global effort to realign 21st century society to fit the realities of 21st century demographics.

Watch our introductory film, download the full report (3mb) or browse the executive summary here.

Improving older people's lives around the world.

HelpAge works in 41 developing countries with over 85 affiliates and 180 other partners across all continents.

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