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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
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
Pensions for the poorest: Actions speak louder than words

By Salvacion Basiano, Posted 30 October 2011 See more by this blogger

Older people in the Philippines are now pushing to shape the country’s welfare programme for the poorest older people. We have spent so much time, including being interviewed on prime time TV, getting a bill passed to provide a... Keep reading
ADA Philippines: Pensions must reach the poorest older people

By Jane Scobie, Posted 03 October 2011 See more by this blogger

“Madame Dinky get down from your throne and look at the conditions of poor older people,” says the banner carried by members of COSE, the Coalition of the Services for the Elderly in the Philippines. Madame Dinky is the... Keep reading
The best yet! ADA 2011 in East Asia and Pacific

By Tai Sorolump, Posted 09 September 2011 See more by this blogger

It's less than a month until this year's Age Demands Action campaign culminates on 1 October and the excitement here in the East Asia and Pacific region is really building. From Cambodia to South Korea, ADA is taking place... Keep reading (1 Comment)