By 2030 to implement the national strategy for ageing with dignity, ensuring equal rights for women and men 60+ for participating in socio-economic life.
Commitment description:The share of 65+ plus people in Belarus is over 15% and to 2030 is planned to increase to 21%. The key goal of the national strategy for ageing with dignity is to support and motivate active participation of the 65+ people in the socio-economic life of the country. The commitment will involve development of the relevant infrastructure, social environment, access to education services and address needs for employment; development and implementation of the information and communication strategy for creating positive image of a 60+ person; designing and introducing pre-menopause education strategy for women and prevention programs for men’s health improvement to reduce 10 years difference in life expectancy between men and women.
Among other objectives – improvement of sustainability of pension system, development of the new forms of social services and social support, protection of rights and dignity of elderly people.
Mode of engagement:
- Programmatic actionBy 2030 to implement the national strategy for ageing with dignity, ensuring equal rights for women and men 60+ for participating in socio-economic life.
Draw on demographic diversity to drive economic growth and achieve sustainable development(9) Building peaceful, just and inclusive societies, where no one is left behind, where all, irrespective of race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, language, ethnic origin, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, feel valued and are able to shape their own destiny and contribute to the prosperity of their societies.
