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Rights conference: Speaking out about older people's rights
By Thembekile Doris Hlubi, Posted 07 December 2012 See more by this blogger
Thembekile Hlubi is blogging about her experiences promoting older people's rights in South Africa from HelpAge's current conference on older people's rights in Osnabr ck Germany: My name is Thembekile and I work with the Mutande Society for the... Keep reading
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COP17 in Durban: Older people and climate change
By Richard Blewitt, Posted 07 December 2011 See more by this blogger
A future commitment to slash greenhouse gas emissions is "the defining issue" of COP17. So said Christiana Figueres, the UN's lead climate official, in front of delegates from over 190 countries who have gathered for the conference in South... Keep reading
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Older people around the world join forces in Age Demands Action today!
By Jennifer Williams, Posted 01 October 2010 See more by this blogger
Age Demands Action campaign in 50 countries today! It's finally here- the day we have all been waiting for! It's the UN International Day of Older Persons and the day of our international campaign, Age Demands Action! Older people... Keep reading
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South Africa: After the final whistle...
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 09 July 2010 See more by this blogger
The 2010 FIFA World Cup comes to an end this week, with either Spain or Holland lifting the coveted trophy for the first time in their footballing history. Global celebration The first World Cup to have been held in... Keep reading
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