Life expectancy has significantly increased, reaching an average of 77 years in Argentina. The current challenge is to enhance the quality of those years. Age discrimination is the third leading cause of discrimination worldwide and is prevalent in Argentina, particularly in workplaces, society, and daily life. Our current challenge is to make those years a life with more quality and fullness. What is the power of all that we have gained and how do we take advantage of it?

List corporate actions and public policies aimed at preventing and eradicating workplace ageism. Examples of good practices and the results of a survey on the perception of old age and discrimination in different environments, The Legal framework Law 23,592 recognizes age discrimination as a form of discrimination that must be addressed. In November 2022, Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies granted constitutional status to the Inter-American Convention on the Protection of the Human Rights of Older Persons through Law 27,700.

The Convention combats ageism, defined as beliefs and norms that justify mistreatment, abuse, or exclusion based on advanced age.

Global Initiatives and Final Reflection In this sense, the WHO and the UN declared the Decade of Healthy Aging (2021-2030) as a global strategy to promote an inclusive society by changing perceptions of aging. as one of its key pillars. If these principles are met, are we ready to build a future with fewer prejudices and greater opportunities for all ages?

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