*Below is an event that is not sponsored by BRICA but we felt that you would be interested in attending this event.*
You’re Invited to the
2017 United Nations International Day of the Older Persons
You can now register for the New York Celebration of the 2017 International Day of Older Persons at the United Nations
“Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents and Participation of Older Persons”
THURSDAY, 5 OCTOBER 2017
UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK CITY
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
(Note the time difference from previous years)
Learn how technology, entrepreneurship and civic engagement can facilitate the contributions of older persons throughout the world
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
“A Solution Waiting to Happen” MARC FREEDMAN (Founder and CEO, Encore.org)
MODERATOR:
Craig Mokhiber (Director of the New York City Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Deputy to the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights)
PANELISTS:
Frank Leyhausen (General Manager, MedCom International, Bonn, Germany)
Elizabeth Isele (Founder & CEO, The Global Institute for Experienced Entrepreneurship)
Livingstone B. Byekwaso (Executive Director, SAWAKA, Tanzania)
SPECIAL REPORT: “World Population Ageing 2017”
Jorge Bravo (Chief of Demographic Analysis, Population and Development, Population Division, UNDESA)
After the program at the UN, join us for a fundraising reception at the nearby AARP office. Mingle with the speakers, network with other NGO representatives and support the advocacy activities of the NGO Committee on Ageing-New York.
Registration for either or both events required by SEPTEMBER 29TH
Fundraising Reception
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
AARP, New York Office
750 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Online Registration for both/either event(s) required.
Webcast and Archive
Sponsored by the NGO Committee on Ageing/NY in cooperation with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs/Focal Point on Ageing, the Permanent Mission of Argentina to the United Nations and others to be listed in the program.