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ADA for Rights updates from around the world!
By Hannah Mackay, Posted 27 June 2013 See more by this blogger
On 15 June, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), Age Demands Action for Rights was celebrated for the second time. HelpAge partners in 29 countries used this day of global action to meet with key decision-makers to build support... 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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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
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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
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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
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