2022 - may • Intergenerational divide

Intergenerational divide | May 12th

"At the present time we find the greatest levels of inequality and largest gaps that there have ever been between the younger and older generations".

The belief that there are always divisions and differences between generations is not new, but the idea that is increasingly gaining ground at the moment is that there has probably never been an intergenerational gap like the one that currently exists. This idea may be based on the profound rapid changes caused by the current technological transformation. However, is the gap so big? Are the differences so great? What were they like in other periods? And if there are so many differences, what kind of future can we expect?

Main speaker

Isabelle Legare

Social Affairs Officer of the Youth Unit in the Subdivision for Inclusion and Social Participation. Inclusive Social Development Division. Department of Social and Economic Affairs. United Nations. New York.

Intergenerational experiences

Legazpi intergenerazionala

Aim: to create spaces for intergenerational exchange, experimentation and cooperation in order to strengthen intergenerational solidarity and other values.

Koldobike Olabide

Mayor of Legazpi

María Ruiz

ISEA. R+D coordinator

"Child rights connect". Ginebra

NGO that promotes improvements in the participation of children and young people, by strengthening regulations, policies and directives to ensure participation that is empowering, safe and sustainable.