Canadian Coalition Against Ageism
The Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) is a nation-wide social change movement to end ageism against older people while protecting and strengthening their human rights.
Introducing new bilingual educational resources
The development of these educational resources was undertaken in partnership with the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) and with funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institute of Aging.
- The Ageism Awareness Modules offer people across Canada and beyond a foundational introduction to what ageism is, why it matters, how it affects us all, and how to address it.
- The Ageism Toolkit is a complementary resource that brings together a diverse set of tools and activities to deepen understanding of ageism, explore its impacts, and promote concrete actions to challenge it across multiple sectors of society.
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OUR VISION: A CANADA FREE OF AGEISM AGAINST OLDER PERSONS
Every person deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and fairness – no matter their age. Ready to make the world more age-inclusive? Sign up as an Affiliate Member now!
About CCAA
What is Ageism? Ageism is a root cause of human rights violations against older people.
1 out of 2 people are greatly affected by ageism globally.
Ageism is destructive to healthy aging and the economy, while also disrupting intergenerational harmony.
It is imperative to protect older people’s human rights.
ILC Canada & partners launched the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism… a social change movement fighting ageism with evidence-based strategies.
These include 3 World Health Organization recommended interventions:
- Education across the lifespan
- Enhance intergenerational relations
- Influencing policy and laws
A United Nations convention on the rights of older people will transform everything from laws to social norms that underlie ageism.
Get involved in the fight to #StopAgeism
Together we can stop ageism! When you support CCAA you are adding your voice to a global movement.
Advocacy
Reach out to your elected officials by joining a letter writing or email campaign.
volunteer
Support the movement by volunteering time or resources.
donate
Make a financial contribution to support CCAA’s efforts.
Resources
Access and share CCAA resources with friends, colleagues and elected officials.
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Latest News
Age Rights Bulletin: April 2025
In this issue of the Age Rights Bulletin: Updates on the federal election, the UN Human Rights Council and the Convention on Human Rights of Older Persons, and more.
AAGP 2025 Annual Meeting
From March 14-17, 2025 representatives from ILCC and CCAA were in Phoenix, Arizona to participate in the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) 2025 Annual Meeting. The main theme of the conference was Human Rights and Mental Health Rights Advocacy for Aging Adults.
Age Rights Bulletin: Jan 2025
Inside the latest issue of the Age Rights Bulletin you’ll find lots of exciting updates about CCAA’s activities over the past year, the upcoming UN Human Rights Council meetings in Geneva, the 2024 Ageism Forum Report and IPSOS survey and more!