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Older people have a right to earn a livelihood through decent work. That means full and productive work carried out in conditions of freedom, equality and security.
HelpAge is working with older people to help them secure this right.
What is decent work?
The right to decent work was recognised by more than 150 countries at the United Nations World Summit in 2005.
It is essential for sustainable development, especially in the current economic environment.
Agenda for action
We are raising awareness among policymakers about the need to include older people in decent work policy and programmes.
Research
HelpAge has worked with partner organisations to carry out research on older people and work in Bangladesh, Peru and Uganda.
Facts and figures
The number of older informal workers will rise as a result of rapidly ageing populations in the developing world.
