Ageways 72 celebrates the achievements of HelpAge International on its 25th anniversary. It also shows that, with the right support, older people can achieve much for themselves and their communities.

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This report shows that interventions aimed at achieving the MDGs must respond to the intergenerational nature of poverty and to rapid population ageing. It makes clear that it is essential to adopt a rights-based approach because this will ensure a focus on the poorest and most marginalised people.

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This practical guide to older people's rights covers a wide range of issues, from pensions and social benefits to property rights. It includes comprehensive contact lists for easy reference, with many important addresses and telephone numbers.

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This leaflet offers valuable advice for older people in Moldova.

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This issue of Older People's Voices provides information about "Realising Older People's Rights" - a two year project which is aimed at promoting and defending the rights of older people. This project is being undertaken by HelpAge International and its partners in South East Europe and is being pioneered in Moldova.

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This issue reports on a groundbreaking series of national and regional consultations on social protection in Africa and carries features on the World Disasters Report and the Chronic Poverty Report. It also discusses issues around HIV and AIDS and Older People and talks about the causes and consequences of the global food crisis, and explains how social protection schemes can cushion its effects.

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This briefing is aimed at the European Union (EU) and member states, European non-governmental organisations, and African national governments. It sets out the need for African governments to revise their legislation to protect older people. It recommends how EU governments can support this process. It highlights the important role that older people play in Africa today, identifies the key areas in which rights abuses can take place, and cites possible examples of interventions that have changed the lives of older people and those who depend on them.

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The first of 4 newsletters reporting on 'Kadyriuu Karylyk', a project being undertaken by HAI and its partner Babushka Adoption in Kyrgyzstan. This aims to work with government - and to support civil society and community action - so that the rights of older people in Kyrgyzstan are realised.

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This study provides recommendations and emphasizes what communities can do to improve the access and delivery of primary healthcare (PHC) services, including good practices in the region. Older people represent a valuable asset in society, and by improving the affordability/quality of PHC services, societies can contribute to active and healthy ageing of both the current future generations.

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Progress on implementation of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA)

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