As the world gets ready for the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) in November 2025, HelpAge International and 57 other organisations are coming together with one strong message: people of all ages must be seen, respected, protected, and supported throughout their lives.
This message is laid out in a joint position paper – a shared vision for the Summit. The paper has been signed by 58 organisations, including 47 members of the HelpAge Global Network and 10 partner organisations who are all working to improve the lives of older people worldwide.
The position paper sets out five clear demands for WSSD2. These are urgent actions the world must take:
- Acknowledge that the world is ageing
- Provide universal social protection
- Put gender equality at the heart of everything
- Make firm and accountable commitments
- Make WSSD2 truly inclusive.