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Comdemning the killing of older people on witchcraft accusations

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 09 June 2011 See more by this blogger

In the lead up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day next week, we are speaking out and condemning in the strongest terms possible the accusations and killings of older men and women based on allegations of witchcraft. Accusations target... Keep reading (1 Comment)
HIV statistics and targets exclude older people – putting millions of people at risk.

By Rachel Albone, Posted 06 June 2011 See more by this blogger

Five years ago, the international community working in HIV and AIDS set a target of "universal access to comprehensive prevention programmes, treatment, care and support". This week that community is meeting again, at the UN High Level Meeting, to... Keep reading (12 Comments)
Working for women's rights in Tanzania

By Juliana Bernard, Posted 04 June 2011 See more by this blogger

I'm Juliana, Gender and Legal Coordinator for HelpAge International in Tanzania. Over these regular blogs I'd like to give you a flavour of the work we do here in Sukumaland as we work towards improving older women's rights. Women... Keep reading
30 years of HIV and AIDS epidemic: Older people in Africa reflect how times have changed

By Rachel Albone, Posted 01 June 2011 See more by this blogger

The first case of AIDS was diagnosed 30 years ago, on 5 June, 1981. In the lead-up to the UN High Level Meeting (HLM) on HIV on 8 June, we spoke with older carers and health workers in Africa... Keep reading
"Food price crisis” means “no food again today” for many older Ethiopians

By Alison Rusinow, Posted 01 June 2011 See more by this blogger

The global food price crisis: It's rightfully making headlines in the international media, causing grave concerns amongst international donors and humanitarian agencies world-wide and even focusing the attention of leaders at the G8 summit. But what does it mean... Keep reading (5 Comments)