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Farewell Linking Lives: Thank you for putting older people on the EU agenda
By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 24 July 2013 See more by this blogger
For three years we have been proud to have been part of the Linking Lives campaign that has joined older people across Europe with those in developing countries. This project, funded by the European Commission, was designed to raise... Keep reading
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Kyrgyzstan: Building advocacy strategies...and team spirit!
By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 14 June 2013 See more by this blogger
In Central Asia, a place not known by many, a fantastic meeting was organised by HelpAge International. This was the first time HelpAge had hosted a meeting with its network partners and offices that work in Eastern Europe and... Keep reading
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'I am not afraid to speak out' – Meet Mr Samuel Bailey, one of Jamaica's top older activists
By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 28 November 2012 See more by this blogger
Last week I had the honour of meeting one of our Age Demands Action (ADA) champions, Mr Samuel Bailey from Jamaica. The 69-year-old father-of-six is a retired supermarket worker and was a trade union officer. Now he is a... Keep reading
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Calling for a convention on older people's rights at the UN
By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 22 August 2012 See more by this blogger
As we speak, the third session of the UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG) is underway in New York. Discussions happening this week include issues such as gaps in the protection of older people's rights and how to... Keep reading
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Let's Make it Ageless: Solidarity between generations
By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 24 April 2012 See more by this blogger
We've all seen it in the news: younger people are getting tired of the injustice and unfairness in this world. Over the past few years since the global financial crisis, Europe has witnessed many protests, demonstrations and social unrest... Keep reading
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