The concept of intergenerational solidarity formed an essential cornerstone for the Summit of the Future. However, to benefit from the transformative power of intergenerational solidarity, it must be implemented in its fullest form across all sectors and issues, in a way inclusive of current and future generations of younger and older people alike.

This side event brought together a coalition of stakeholders, including UN agencies, Member States, and civil society organisations, to outline how the power of intergenerational solidarity can be fully and practically leveraged to create a better future – for everyone, both younger and older. This event featured an intergenerational roundtable presenting practical examples on how intergenerational practice can be applied across the Summit of the Future’s deliberations and themes.

Speakers (in order of programme)

* H.E. Mr Enrique Manalo – Secretary of Foreign Affairs, the Philippines (by video)
* Alana Officer – Unit Head, Demographic Change and Healthy Ageing Unit, WHO
* Panel Moderator: Valeria Colunga – UN Foundation Next Generation Fellow
* Julia Ferre – Social Affairs Officer, Programme on Ageing Section, UN DESA
* Chitralekha Massey – Chief of Section for the Rights of Older Persons, OHCHR
* Marlane Krasovitsky – Global Campaign to Combat Ageism Secretariat, WHO
* Moira Allan – Co-founder and International Coordinator, Pass It On Network
* Erica Dhar – International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse Main Representative to the United Nations
* Ruairidh Smith – Policy Officer, Generations Working Together
* Alexandre Sidorenko – Senior Advisor, European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research
* Annie Wright – Global Inclusion Adviser, HelpAge International
* H.E. Mr Rui Vinhas – Permanent Representative of Portugal to the United Nations