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An opportunity to promote better health for older people
By Fiona Clark, Posted 21 October 2011 See more by this blogger
This week, the Brazilian government and the WHO opened the first World Conference on Social Determinants of Health in Rio de Janeiro. Over 50 ministers are attending as well as secretaries of health from all around the world and... Keep reading
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Ollanta ofrece pagar pensiones a 1.200,000 ancianos desamparados
By Edilia Camargo, Posted 10 February 2011 See more by this blogger
Amigos Me permito recordarles aquel "momentum" en Brasilia, durante la reuni n de gobiernos de la regi n, cuando se hac a la evaluaci n de la Estrategia Regional de ejecuci n del Plan de Acci n Mundial sobre... Keep reading (2 Comments)
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Colombia floods causing widespread damage
By Susi Taylor, Posted 17 December 2010 See more by this blogger
Today we visited the community of Caracol in the municipality of Toluviejo in the department of Sucre, which is one of the four communities we work in with our partner Fundacion Red Desarrollo y Paz de los Montes de... Keep reading
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Older people: Survivors, protectors, leaders, peacemakers
By Sarah Packwood, Posted 21 October 2010 See more by this blogger
I read with relief and joy that the aidworker, Frans Barnard, working for Save the Children, has been freed by Somali gunmen. Two things immediately struck me from the article "Somali gunmen release British hostage" by Mustafa Haji Abdinur... Keep reading (3 Comments)
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Decent Work Day: Don't forget the older working poor!
By Alice Livingstone, Posted 06 October 2010 See more by this blogger
On 7 October, millions of workers across the globe will be uniting to celebrate the World Day for Decent Work. It's a key moment. The financial crisis has decimated jobs and economies and social unrest is rising. Leaders the... Keep reading
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