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International Women's Day: Eliminating violence against women
By Glynnis Cummingsjohn, Posted 08 March 2013 See more by this blogger
It's been a really exciting first week here in New York at the 57th UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). This year the theme is eliminating violence against women and girls, which has received strong support from... Keep reading
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International Women’s Day: Stop this silence on violence against older women
By Eppu Mikkonen-Jeanneret, Posted 07 March 2013 See more by this blogger
After inequity earlier in life because they are female, the majority of women in poorer countries suffer prejudice again once they become older - a double burden of discrimination. In many societies, being widowed or single, either through divorce... Keep reading
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Ageing, discrimination and inequalities in the post-2015 agenda
By Portia Reyes, Posted 18 February 2013 See more by this blogger
Placing equality at the heart of the post-2015 development agenda is in focus this week as experts, civil society organisations, UN leaders, and Member States meet for the consultation on addressing inequalities in Copenhagen on 18-19 February. Discussions will... Keep reading
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Africa is ageing, but how prepared is the continent?
By Isabella Aboderin, Posted 21 January 2013 See more by this blogger
There is growing recognition of the extent and impact of increasing longevity. By 2030, there will be more people globally aged older than 60 than children under 10, and 73% of older people will live in developing countries. Africa... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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China's amended law and what it means for older people
By Du Peng, Posted 10 January 2013 See more by this blogger
The Washington Post has recently reported on a new law in China which requires children to visit their older parents, lest they want to be sued. The article states: "A rapidly developing China is facing increasing difficulty in caring... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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