United Nations International Day of Older Person – Join Us

Sep 12, 2023 | IFS UN News

 Please join us this Thursday for the Diversity Committee Lecture “United Nations for Aging: United Nations International Day of Older Person (UNIDOP)” by Christopher Hanway, with guest Ariana Elezaj.

When: Thursday, September 14 at 10:30 am(USA).

Where: Halpern Room (Please register In-person*) or via Zoom (Please click on banner above or link)

Cost: Free

*Please note Brock House will be closed after the lecture at 12 noon

The United Nations International Day of Older Persons on October 1 is a call to action and opportunity, with global experts offering a dialogue on the human rights of older persons and on policies that facilitate intergenerational solutions, taking into account a life-course approach to equality, freedom and justice for all. You can see more information here: https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/ageing

Christopher Hanway is the chair of UN International Day of Older Persons and has served as the Executive Director of Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement, a social service organization that serves thousands of public housing residents per year, NY. Arjanita (Ariana) Elezaj is a community activist and is the Deputy Director of Older Adult Services at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, NY.

Christopher and Ariana will be joining us live via Zoom from New York.

Join us for this unique opportunity to hear from the Chair of UN International Day of Older Persons. See you then!