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Older people in Gujarat, India take action on International Day of Older Persons
By Kuldeep Sagar, Posted 05 October 2011 See more by this blogger
Older people in India are amongst the most vulnerable groups in society. According to the last census in India, around three quarters of the older population were unable to read and write. One third were living below the poverty... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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Rights of older women in Africa raised at the UN
By Glynnis Cummingsjohn, Posted 26 August 2011 See more by this blogger
The abuse of women's rights in Africa is an issue which is very close to my heart. Abuse against older women is common across Africa and in African communities abroad, yet it receives very little attention. People give many... Keep reading
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Protesting against elder abuse
By James Muruthi, Posted 10 August 2011 See more by this blogger
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was in June. To mark the occasion, KARIKA, an organisation concerned with the effects of HIV and AIDS on older Kenyans, sponsored a one day procession and rally. KARIKA is an acronym for Kenyan... Keep reading
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East Africa drought: Older people in Dadaab refugee camp are the untold story
By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 08 July 2011 See more by this blogger
Omer is 67 and used to own businesses in Harar, Ethiopia before he came to Hagadera camp in 2006. He now lives here in a makeshift shelter made of shrubs and sticks with a plastic sheet roof. He is... Keep reading
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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)
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