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Gaza crisis

Concern for older people

We're very concerned for the safety of the 66,000 people in Gaza aged 60 and over. Many have difficulty walking or have chronic illnesses. Their ability to escape dangerous situations and access essential services is very limited.

While hostilities continue, it is difficult for the humanitarian community to reach vulnerable people. We have a plan in place and will respond to older people's needs as soon as possible.

Read more about the situation in Gaza.

South Sudan violence

Helping older people affected

As South Sudan marks its third year of independence, we estimate that 3.2 million people are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance. 

We're working through our local partner to provide older people affected with essential items such as blankets, as well as psychosocial support to help them cope with the trauma of conflict.

Find out more about the issues older people are facing in this first-hand account from South Sudan. 

Global AgeWatch Index

How are older people faring?

Population ageing is transforming economies and societies across the world. Our Global AgeWatch Index ranks countries by how well their ageing populations are faring.

It is based on four domains that are key enablers of older people's wellbeing: income, health, employment and education, and enabling environment.

Find out more about the Global AgeWatch Index and where your country is in the ranking.

Age Demands Action

Campaigning for a convention

In 2010, we started a petition asking people to call on their governments to support a UN convention on the rights of older people.

As it stands, over 250,000 people worldwide have signed up. Thank you for your invaluable support!

But the fight is not over! On 28 July we'll be handing the petition over at the UN and we want to reach 300,000 signatures.

Please sign the Age Demands Action petition!