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Older men in Bolivia. Photo: Tom Weller/HelpAge International.

Older people in Latin America are often unaware of their rights to healthcare or pensions.

What's happened in 2008?

HelpAge International in Latin America is working with the National Association of Older People in Panama. They formed a delegation of older people who met with the Minister of Health.

The key issues that the delegation raised covered the following themes:

  • social protection
  • health
  • livelihoods
  • disaster risk reduction.

Further details of the meeting will be available shortly.


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Page Last Modified: 27/10/2008


Fast facts

• 6% of the population is over the age of 60. By 2050, this figure is expected to rise to 16%.

• 73% of people over 60 are active members of the labour force.

Facts taken from: UN Population Ageing 2006 Wall chart.

The issues

What are the issues Age Demands Action is tackling? Find out more.

What we want

Find out what Age Demands Action is calling for internationally

What you can do

Get involved in Age Demands Action 2008!

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