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Age Demands Action 2007 rally in South Africa. Photo: MUSA.

Older people unite

On UN International Day of Older Persons (1 October) older people in 27 countries will meet their governments as part of Age Demands Action, a global campaign calling for older people to be included in development policies.

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2007 achievements

Age Demands Action: Film

Older people want the world's governments to hear their concerns and take action.

Watch the film message from older people around the world.

What's happening?

Profiles of the country, regional and international delegations that are set to take action on the International Day of Older Persons.

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Statement of support

Leading international campaigner Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka endorsed the Age Demands Action campaign in 2007.

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