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Older people in Peru raised concerns about pensions and health, when they met with their government on 1 October.
Age Demands Action took place in Peru for the first time this year!
What happened in 2008?
HelpAge International in Latin America is working with the National Association of Older People in Peru. Together, they gathered a delegation of older people to address key government officials on 1 October.
During a roundtable discussion with the "Defensor del Pueblo" (Parliamentary Ombudsman) the delegation witnessed the enthusiam with which the Ombudsman promised to take up their cause with parliament.
They then presented a written proposal to President Alan Garcia, before taking part in a formal lunch with 1,200 older people which was organised by the local government in Lima.
The delegation is looking forward to monitoring the progress of their proposals.
