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Age Demands Action on Health in Bangladesh

By Mr Shahabuddin, Posted 11 April 2013 See more by this blogger

As a president of the National Federation of Older People's Associations in Bangladesh, I see that many older people do not know about their rights. When I meet older people in communities, I realise that we need to raise... Keep reading
Voices of the marginalised in Bangladesh

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 09 April 2013 See more by this blogger

Last week, I was in Bangladesh with a wonderful group of researchers who have spent months collecting stories from their communities on the issues people living with disabilities, people with mental health problems and older people identify as being... Keep reading (2 Comments)
Enough food for everyone... IF we all act now

By Jude Escribano, Posted 23 January 2013 See more by this blogger

Today, hunger is the world's most shocking problem and toughest challenge. One in eight people on this planet are living with the pain of hunger. And yet, our planet provides enough food for everyone. It's unfair, it's unjust and... Keep reading
Standing up for older people’s rights on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day!

By Natasha Horsfield, Posted 02 July 2012 See more by this blogger

On 15 June, older people in 26 countries across the world came together to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) as part of the first ever Age Demands Action (ADA) for Rights. They had two demands; to stop... Keep reading
World Water Day: Older people's contributions can make a difference

By Prakash Tyagi, Posted 21 March 2012 See more by this blogger

The 6th World Water Forum concluded recently in Marseille, France and generated a great deal of interest among policy makers, governments, development agencies and civil society. However, older people's concerns about current water crises, how they are affected and... Keep reading (1 Comment)