International Youth Day - Intergenerational Solidarity: Addressing Ageism for Sustainable Development.
Currently, in our world today, we have different generations of persons - from the Gen Alpha (2013-2025), the Gen Z (1995-2012), Millennials, Gen Y or Gen Next (1980-1994), Xennials (1975-1985), Gen X or Baby Bust (1965-1979), Baby Boomer Generation (1946-1964), the Silent Generation (1925-1945), the Greatest Generation (1910-1924), the Interbellum Generation (1901 -1913), to the Lost Generation or the Generation of 1914 (1890-1915) - Reference . According to World Health Organisation (WHO), "Ageism refers to the stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards others or oneself based on age." It is important to find a balance among the various generations, to collaborate and tap into the uniqueness of each generation and age in order to address Ageism. It is the duty of the older generations to provide guidance to the younger generations while also learning from them because times have changed. It is also important for the younger