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International Widows' Day: Triple vulnerability?

By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 23 June 2011 See more by this blogger

The United Nations General Assembly has declared 23 June 2011 as the first ever International Widows' Day. "Another International Day" we may sigh. At this stage every day in the year must be at least an international day for... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Older people and climate change in Kenya

By James Muruthi, Posted 22 June 2011 See more by this blogger

Many studies have shown that the world population is increasing at an alarming rate. The global population will soon hit the seven billion mark and recently released projections from the UN show that by 2050, the global population could... Keep reading (2 Comments)
Changing attitudes to stop witchcraft accusations

By Juliana Bernard, Posted 14 June 2011 See more by this blogger

I was at a meeting recently with one of our partners TAWLAE (Tanzania Women Leaders in Agriculture & Environment) talking to older people about the successes of our projects which address violence against older women and attacks on older... Keep reading (5 Comments)
Comdemning the killing of older people on witchcraft accusations

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 09 June 2011 See more by this blogger

In the lead up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day next week, we are speaking out and condemning in the strongest terms possible the accusations and killings of older men and women based on allegations of witchcraft. Accusations target... Keep reading (1 Comment)
HIV statistics and targets exclude older people – putting millions of people at risk.

By Rachel Albone, Posted 06 June 2011 See more by this blogger

Five years ago, the international community working in HIV and AIDS set a target of "universal access to comprehensive prevention programmes, treatment, care and support". This week that community is meeting again, at the UN High Level Meeting, to... Keep reading (12 Comments)