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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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The Great Ethiopian Run
By Erna Mentesnot Hintz, Posted 29 November 2011 See more by this blogger
Since the year 2000, November has become a special month for Ethiopians around the world. Why? Because of the Great Ethiopian Run. This yearly race brings together thousands of people from Ethiopia and abroad for the same purpose: running... Keep reading
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World AIDS Day: The HIV epidemic is ageing and we must all respond
By Rachel Albone, Posted 25 November 2011 See more by this blogger
Thursday 1 December is World AIDS Day and this year the HIV community has much to celebrate. We have seen declines in new infections; new and ambitious commitments and targets for the HIV response set by world leaders at... Keep reading
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Life expectancy: Myth and reality
By Mark Gorman, Posted 21 November 2011 See more by this blogger
How often have you heard that ageing isn't a problem in the developing world because "life expectancy is below 50"? This arises from a basic misunderstanding of the meaning of "life expectancy", a misunderstanding which can be responsible for... Keep reading (2 Comments)
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Solidarity across borders: The view from Slovenia
By Jasna Toplak, Posted 18 November 2011 See more by this blogger
I first became aware of the Age Demands Action (ADA) campaign in 2010 when I got in touch with Slovenska Filanthropija (Slovene Philanthropy), the organisation that coordinates the campaign in Slovenia. I will quote a saying I recently came... Keep reading
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