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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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No age limit to good health: Age Demands Action in Bangladesh
By John McGeachy, Posted 23 April 2012 See more by this blogger
There are no "older people" in Bangladesh and yet one in ten people are soon to be over 60. Confused? I am talking about the murky world of categories and definition. You see, in a country where what constitutes... Keep reading
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Age Demands Action in Nepal: Singing for change
By John McGeachy, Posted 03 November 2011 See more by this blogger
Whether it's Age Demands Action posters in public buses in Serbia or human chains formed by older people in Bangladesh, ADA campaigners have always used a range of innovative methods to raise awareness of older people's issues. Alongside meetings... Keep reading
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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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Age Demands Action in Sri Lanka - Older people push for pension
By Sewwandi Abesekara, Posted 01 August 2011 See more by this blogger
Sri Lanka's population is ageing rapidly, 9% are over 60 and by 2041 this will have risen to a quarter of the population. The existing pension system doesn't guarantee a minimum income for older people to prevent them from... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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