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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
Why rights matter: ADA campaigners share their thoughts

By John McGeachy, Posted 10 December 2011 See more by this blogger

More than 60,000 older people took action as part of the Age Demands Action campaign in 2011. On Human Rights Day, I wanted to share some of their thoughts about older people’s rights and why they matter to them.... Keep reading
The rhythm and soul of ADA 2011

By John McGeachy, Posted 29 November 2011 See more by this blogger

“In all my life, this has been the first time I have met the authorities in my country.” R merjuste Fremont, 109, Haiti. As the only globally coordinated movement led by older people that enables their voices to be... Keep reading
Age Demands Action documentary airs in Jamaica!

By Kenneth Hemley, Posted 05 October 2010 See more by this blogger

Kenneth Hemley, 70 "This is what I think about the Age Demands Action activities and the documentary on Friday morning (1st October) on CVM Television, Jamaica. We made a good start in informing the government of our plight The... Keep reading
Haiti dance icon Viviane Gauthier, 92, steps out for Age Demands Action!

By Claudel Victor, Posted 04 October 2010 See more by this blogger

We wanted to share with you this wonderful picture of Haitian choreographer and dance teacher, Viviane Gauthier that was taken on Friday. The elegant 92-year-old icon took part in our Age Demands Action activities by leading the way in... Keep reading