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The International Longevity Centre Canada is an independent think tank focusing on human rights and the concerns of an aging population. ilccanada.org ccaageism.ca

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Older women experience unique forms of digital abuse β€” from scams to harassment and ageist hate speech.
Digital safety is a human right.
Protecting older women protects us all.

@eapon.bsky.social @garopsec.bsky.social @ungeneva.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #AgeEquality #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse

01.12.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Insights for a world where we all age with dignity. ✍️

Read ILCC publications for evidence-based perspectives on aging & rights.

πŸ‘‰ Read more: https://cstu.io/1df775

#ILCC #CCAA #AgingWithDignity #EndAgeism #Research

30.11.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ 1 in 4 Canadians will be over 65 by 2030β€”yet older people remain overlooked in policy & leadership.

It’s time to act. Join CCAA’s Call to Action to eliminate #Ageism & ensure dignity for all older persons.

πŸ‘‰ Send a letter: https://cstu.io/0b100b

#EndAgeism #FutureOfAging

29.11.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Older women face digital abuse too β€” but their reports are often dismissed.

Age should never erase your right to digital safety.

@ungeneva.bsky.social @eapon.bsky.social @helpage.bsky.social
#ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse #EndGBV #Ageism #OlderWomen #16Days

28.11.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A wife’s story of her husband’s late-life mental illness reveals a truth: ageism in healthcare can be deadlyβ€”but compassion can heal.
❀️ Treat the person, not just the disease.
https://cstu.io/e8cf2c

@cmadocs.bsky.social @camhnews.bsky.social
#EndAgeism #MentalHealth #CompassionInCare

28.11.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The University of Ottawa Life Research Institute is launching a national bilingual study on the well-being of solo retirees β€” those aging without a partner. 🧭
Share your experience & help shape future supports.
Take the survey (EN/FR): https://cstu.io/9be5ec
#Aging #Research #WellBeing

27.11.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ Le Life Research Institute de l’UniversitΓ© d’Ottawa lance un projet novateur sur le bien-Γͺtre des retraitΓ©s vivant seuls. Vous Γͺtes concernΓ©(e)? Participez Γ  l’enquΓͺte nationale (FR/EN) ouverte jusqu’au 30 nov.

πŸ‘‰ https://cstu.io/60730c

#VieillirPositivement #ContreLΓ’gisme

27.11.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Older women hit by online harassment often face dismissal rooted in ageism.

Digital safety must be for all ages.

@eapon.bsky.social @cdnhumanrights.bsky.social
#NoExcuse #DigitalRights #AgeEquality #ACTtoEndViolence

27.11.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Older women face unique risks from technology-facilitated gender-based violence β€” from scams to online harassment to deepfake abuse.

Digital safety is a human right.

Protecting older women protects us all.

@eapon.bsky.social @cdnhumanrights.bsky.social
#EndGBV #16Days #ACTtoEndViolence

26.11.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ageism at work violates the right to equality.
Older persons deserve fair access to jobs, training & opportunityβ€”at every age.

@nscentreonaging.bsky.social @undecadeageing.bsky.social @agingsmart.bsky.social
#HumanRights #EndAgeism #Equality

26.11.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ™Œ One voice can make a difference. Many voices can create change.
Join the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) today.
πŸ‘‰ Become a member today: ccaageism.ca/join/

#CCAA #ILCC #EndAgeism #DignityForAll

25.11.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is the #InternationalDay for the Elimination of Violence Against Women & the start of the #16Days of Activism to #EndGBV.

This year’s theme: UNiTE to #EndDigitalViolence against All Women & Girls.

@eapon.bsky.social @cdnhumanrights.bsky.social
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

25.11.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🧠 Join @who.int for the Global Launch of new Guidance on Mental Health Across Government Sectors β€” advancing equity, rights & inclusion.
πŸ“… Nov 25, 2025 | 13:00–14:30 CET
πŸ”— Register: https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pkStl_5lStKeWF_mochqpA
#MentalHealthForAll #HealthEquity #WHO

24.11.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Human rights do not fade with age. 🌍

Get free tools to put rights into action in your community.

πŸ‘‰ Explore here: www.ccaageism.ca/brand/

#HumanRights #EndAgeism #Inclusion

23.11.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ageism, racism, sexism, ableism, and mentalismβ€”biases intersect in healthcare every day.
This message challenges us all: Will you be part of the problem or the solution?
https://cstu.io/8bce7e

@cdnhumanrights.bsky.social
#EndAgeism #Intersectionality #HealthEquity #HumanRights

22.11.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Older women face both ageism and gender bias, impacting pay, healthcare, and leadership opportunities.

πŸ“£ Speak out. Share this fact.

@cdnhumanrights.bsky.social @undecadeageing.bsky.social
#EndAgeism #OlderWomenRights #AgeEquality

21.11.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) drives research, mentorship & UN-policy for older persons’ rights. Canada’s voice is part of that agenda.
@ungeneva.bsky.social @who.int @garopsec.bsky.social
#SocialDevelopment #RightsBased #ILCCanada

20.11.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dignity is not something earnedβ€”it is a human right. Older persons deserve to be seen as active contributors, decision-makers, and leaders in shaping their own futures.

@ungeneva.bsky.social @ununiversity.bsky.social @helpage.bsky.social
#HumanRights #Dignity #Agency #EqualityForAll #EndAgeism

19.11.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌐 Ageism affects us all.
Join the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) to protect rights and promote dignity for every generation.
πŸ“’ Become a member: ccaageism.ca/join/

#CCAA #ILCC #EndAgeism #Inclusion

18.11.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🧠 Join @who.int for the Global Launch of new Guidance on Mental Health Across Government Sectors β€” advancing equity, rights & inclusion.
πŸ“… Nov 25, 2025 | 13:00–14:30 CET
πŸ”— Register: https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pkStl_5lStKeWF_mochqpA
#MentalHealthForAll #HealthEquity #WHO

18.11.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Canada’s voice on global aging matters. πŸ“š

Access toolkits, reports & advocacy guides in the CCAA Resource Library.

πŸ‘‰ ccaageism.ca/resource-library/

#GlobalAging #EndAgeism #HumanRights

16.11.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Older adults deserve care that values quality of lifeβ€”not dismisses it.
Ageism in healthcare causes real harm.
🩺 Watch and ask: What kind of care would you want in your later years?
https://cstu.io/c5272f

@eapon.bsky.social @agingsmart.bsky.social
#EndAgeism #HealthEquity #RespectEveryAge

15.11.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ Le Life Research Institute de l’UniversitΓ© d’Ottawa lance un projet novateur sur le bien-Γͺtre des retraitΓ©s vivant seuls. Vous Γͺtes concernΓ©(e)? Participez Γ  l’enquΓͺte nationale (FR/EN) ouverte jusqu’au 30 nov.

πŸ‘‰ https://cstu.io/60730c

#VieillirPositivement #ContreLΓ’gisme

14.11.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Few countries include age discrimination in equality laws β€” a gap that leaves older persons unprotected.

πŸ“£ Challenge ageism in policy. Speak out for equality at every age.

@ungeneva.bsky.social @undecadeageing.bsky.social
#EndAgeism #HumanRights #EqualityForAllAges #ILCCanada #CCAA

14.11.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new UN convention is being drafted to protect older persons’ rights to justice, health & inclusion. Older women, long overlooked, stand to benefit.

@ungeneva.bsky.social @helpage.bsky.social @garopsec.bsky.social
#RightsOfOlderPersons #EndAgeism

13.11.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The University of Ottawa Life Research Institute is launching a national bilingual study on the well-being of solo retirees β€” those aging without a partner. 🧭
Share your experience & help shape future supports.
Take the survey (EN/FR): https://cstu.io/9be5ec
#Aging #Research #WellBeing

13.11.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“… Nov 18 | 12:20–1:20 PM ET
Join HPOD Harvard, Petrie-Flom & CLBB MassGen-Harvard for a panel on the new #UN treaty on the rights of #OlderPersons.
Learn how lessons from the #CRPD can guide stronger global protections.
πŸ”— Register: https://cstu.io/1ed10b
@garopsec.bsky.social
#HumanRights #Ageism

12.11.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When girls & older women connect, we strengthen equality across generations. 🌿

@garopsec.bsky.social @eapon.bsky.social
#Intergenerational #GirlsAndWomen #HumanRights #Inclusion #AgeingWithPurpose

12.11.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘₯ Organizations have power to change the future.
Join the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) and help end ageism across Canada.
πŸ“’ Become a member today: ccaageism.ca/join/

#EndAgeism #HumanRights #CCAA #ILCC

11.11.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On #RemembranceDay, we honour those who served β€” and those who keep the stories alive.

Older veterans remind us that remembrance is more than history; it is lived experience.

πŸ•ŠοΈ #LestWeForget

#OlderPersons #CanadaRemembers

11.11.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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