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Comdemning the killing of older people on witchcraft accusations

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 09 June 2011 See more by this blogger

In the lead up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day next week, we are speaking out and condemning in the strongest terms possible the accusations and killings of older men and women based on allegations of witchcraft. Accusations target... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Working for women's rights in Tanzania

By Juliana Bernard, Posted 04 June 2011 See more by this blogger

I'm Juliana, Gender and Legal Coordinator for HelpAge International in Tanzania. Over these regular blogs I'd like to give you a flavour of the work we do here in Sukumaland as we work towards improving older women's rights. Women... Keep reading
Air of expectation at first session of new UN working group on older people's rights

By Bridget Sleap, Posted 19 April 2011 See more by this blogger

Today was the first session of the newly created Open Ended Working Group on Ageing at the UN in New York. This new UN working group was established at the 2010 UN General Assembly to look at strengthening the... Keep reading (4 Comments)
Human Rights Day 2010: Reflections on a great year for older people's rights

By Jennifer Williams, Posted 10 December 2010 See more by this blogger

Today is Human Rights Day; the theme for this year is human rights defenders who work to end discrimination. Being part of HelpAge International and working on our Age Demands Action campaign, marking the importance of those defending human... Keep reading
Cancún: Armed with only a flyer in the midst of protests, tense negotiations and boycotts

By Jorge Espinoza, Posted 07 December 2010 See more by this blogger

Yesterday I was at Forest Day which featured the President of Mexico. Even though the speech was rather formal it was good to hear him talk about the need to recover local knowledge and respect the land and customs... Keep reading (2 Comments)