BAGSO is advocating at level of the United Nations and the European Union and fosters bilateral exchange to improve the quality of life in older age, not only in Germany.

BAGSO has consultative status in the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (UN) and has a representative in the European Economic and Social Council (EESC).

As a member of AGE Platform Europe, the European network of older people’s organisations, BAGSO is involved in the exchange with civil society organisations from other countries. These collaborations contribute to a stronger voice at the level of the EU.

BAGSO’s international work is coordinated by its Secretariat for International Policy on Ageing. Many of BAGSO’s members also engage in international work.