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Message from the Executive President of the World Development Association to mark World Teachers’ Day
The status of teachers shapes the future of societiesThe recognition and support of teachers are based on achievements that must be acknowledged and c...
Official message from the President of the World Association for Development to mark the International Day of Non-Violence
International Day of Non-Violence, 2 October 2026Non-violence: preserving societies, protecting developmentDefending one’s rights and combating injust...
Official message from the President of the World Association for Development to mark the International Day of Older Persons
International Day of Older Persons: 1 October 2026Living longer must also mean living betterIncreased life expectancy is a step forward that requires ...
Healthy ageing: inequalities in access to healthcare
Increased life expectancy is a step forward, but its full potential remains unfulfilled as long as access to healthcare continues to be determined by ...
Ensuring social protection for older people in an ageing world
Ensuring social protection for older people is a fundamental responsibility of societies and a measure of their progress. For the World Associat...
The rights of older people: combating ageism and exclusion
Advancing age should not diminish the scope of a person’s rights or their right to make decisions about their own life. For the World Association for ...