International Day of Older Persons, Sustainable Cities for All Ages

UNFPA’s Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin.

Statement on the International Day of Older Persons by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, UNFPA Executive Director.

Population ageing and urbanization are major global issues of the 21st century. While cities are growing, their share of residents aged 60 years and over is also rising. Rapid urbanization is challenging both national and local governments in developing inclusive and integrated cities.

Today, as we observe the International Day of...

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