Series of events starts with central forum at the German Seniors' Day
Kick-off event: Forum at the German Seniors' Day
- Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Time: 14:00-15:30
- Title: “Diversity of potential and inequality of participation opportunities”
The event will present key findings and recommendations from the Ninth Ageing Report. Among other things, the focus will be on
- The analysis of intersectional disadvantages in old age (e.g. in connection with migration history or LGBTI affiliation),
- suggestions for improving the material living situation, health care and social participation of older people,
- discussions on age discrimination as well as political options for action.
Participants:
The participants include:
- Lisa Paus, Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth
- Prof. Dr. Martina Brandt, Chair of the Commission on the Report on Ageing
- Other members of the Ninth Commission on the Report on Ageing: Dr. Antonio Brettschneider, Prof. Dr. Susanne Kümpers, Dr. Ralf Lottmann, Prof. Dr. Eva Marie Kessler and Hürrem Teczan Güntekin
- Moderation: Frank Berner, German Centre of Gerontology
Further dates in the event series:
An overview of events already planned as part of the series:
- June 12, 2025, Cologne: Sexual and gender diversity and age
- July 9, 2025, Berlin: Participation of older people with a migration history
- September 10, 2025, Berlin: Ageism and discrimination against older people
- October 1, 2025, Vechta: Ageing, health and participation
- November 6, 2025, Dortmund: Interim assessment and political outlook
An updated calendar of events will be made available on the website of the Ninth Ageing Report on an ongoing basis.
Background:
The Ninth Ageing Report was presented to Federal Minister Lisa Paus on July 11, 2024. For the first time, it comprehensively addresses the diversity of older people in Germany and identifies structural challenges with regard to equal participation. The series of events serves to make key content of the report accessible to a broad public and to deepen the professional dialog.