The 2023 Autumn Statement did nothing to address intergenerational fairness and that was a missed opportunity by government. So what were the key policy announcements for April 2024 that might affect different generations? Daniel Harrison, economist, market analyst and author of Intergenerational Theft explains
A win on pay for young workers
On Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023, the government announced an increase to the National Living Wage and a welcome reduction of the National Living Wage age threshold from 23 to 21 years. Alec Haglund, IF Researcher, explains why this is an important step in the right direction to secure a better deal for young people.
Why the far future matters today – a view from the Netherlands
Michael Münker, of Milliongenerations.org in the Netherlands, explains why the far future matters on Intergenerational Fairness Day.
No “fair go” for younger Australians on Intergenerational Fairness Day
Think Forward’s Tom Walker, explains how Australia’s young people are facing similar intergenerational unfairnesses to UK young people on International Intergenerational Fairness Day
Read about Aissa Dearing-Benton’s journey to climate activism in the USA
This week celebrates the world’s first ever Intergenerational Fairness Day. In this article, Aissa Dearing-Benton, US climate activist, explains her personal journey bringing people of colour into climate activism
A hard truth for Canada on International Intergenerational Fairness Day: past policy chickens have come home to roost
Younger Canadians are struggling to afford housing and raise families while worrying about growing public debt and the planet’s future livability. As countries around the world come together to mark the first international Intergenerational Fairness Day on 16 November 2023, it’s clear that Canada is not alone in experiencing these harmful trends, writes Andrea Long… Read more »
International Intergenerational Fairness Day – Germany
As part of the first ever International Intergenerational Fairness Day, on 16 November 2023, Germany’s Foundation for the Rights of Future Generations, explains why they support this new international day of action
Thinking about future generations in Wales: busting the myths
Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, unpicks five myths around better protecting future generations
The Berkeley Institute for Young Americans supports International Intergenerational Fairness Day
Sarah Swanbeck, Executive Director, Berkeley Institute for Young Americans, explains the complex challenges that younger US generations are experiencing, as part of a worldwide Intergenerational Fairness Day.
Championing the Future: The Role of the United Nations in Protecting the Interests of Future Generations
“As a young Mexican, I am proud to stand in support of Intergenerational Fairness Day and emphasise the crucial importance of safeguarding the interests of younger and future generations.”In this article, Claudette Salinas Leyva, UN Next Generation Foundation Fellow, delves into why this day matters, the vital role played by the United Nations, what needs… Read more »