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Generations, Intergenerational Relations Compendium in 17 languages

Posted on 24. February 2018 by birgit

The members of the International Network for the Analysis of Intergenerational Relations (Generationes) proudly present the most recent issue of the jointly produced compendium “Generations, Intergenerational Relations and Generational Policy”. This new version includes 17 languages: English, French, German, Italian, … Continue reading →

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Austrian Grandmas fighting against „Neo Nazis“

Posted on 6. February 2018 by birgit

Austrians have taken refugees into their homes. But the new far-right government would like to move refugees out of the community and into concentrated centres, which protestors argue recalls a darker time in Austria’s history….Austrian Grandmas fighting against Neo Nazis … Continue reading →

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UN – 1.10.2017 Day of older person

Posted on 3. October 2017 by birgit

UN Calls for harnessing one of the world’s greatest untapped resources – older persons This year, older persons around the world are celebrating the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, by looking to the future and underscoring their vital … Continue reading →

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NGO Forum and Ministerial Conference on Ageing Lissabon 2017

Posted on 29. September 2017 by birgit

Birgit Meinhard-Schiebel, from Carers’ Organisation Austria participated in the UNECE NGO Forum on Ageing, held on 20 September 2017, in Lisbon, Portugal. The Forum preceded the UNECE Ministerial Conference on Ageing (21-22 September 2017). About the UNECE NGO Forum on Ageing The objective of the … Continue reading →

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Longest book table in the world

Posted on 21. August 2017 by birgit

Now again The longest book table in the world, Drottninggatan Stockholm 20 aug. Green Seniors were there selling books and politiks for elderly. Really full speed! on the picture, Anders Ödmark, Vivianne Gunnarsson, Gösta Even, Eivor Karlsson Marja Sandin -Wester. … Continue reading →

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Talk about Care Programs in Austria

Posted on 23. July 2017 by birgit

Interview about Care with EU-Vice-President Ulrike Lunacek and Birgit Meinhard-Schiebel, President of Care-Organisation with Markus Golla for www.pflege-professionell.at    

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News from Finland

Posted on 1. July 2017 by birgit

Three Days’ Political Turmoil in Finland I am writing this in a train heading for Tampere, where the Greens in Finland will have there the annual Party Congress. But that will not, probably, be anything like a turmoil, even if we will elect a new chair … Continue reading →

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WEADD Day 2017

Posted on 4. June 2017 by birgit

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, 2017 Senior Financial Empowerment Act http://www.napsa-now.org/get-connected/weaad2015-2/  

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News from Swedish Green Seniors

Posted on 15. May 2017 by birgit

Green und on climate change – Green seniors for Climat March 2017! 💚 #WhyIMarch #ClimateMarchSE

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ENGS was on stage in Liverpool 2017 Global Green Congress

Posted on 6. April 2017 by birgit

“The Green Congress Liverpool 2017 Members of the European Networking of Green Seniors  (ENGS) were present on the Global Green Conference in Liverpool on 28 march to 2 April 2017. They exchange their experiences with other countries about caring elder … Continue reading →

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