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2012: The year for ageing

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 06 January 2012 See more by this blogger

We are all living in an era of unprecedented ageing, yet the voices of older people in developing countries and the issues they face remain mostly unheard. In fact, many of us living in Europe are completely detached from... Keep reading (5 Comments)
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
Human Rights Day: Why we need a convention on the rights of older people

By Bridget Sleap, Posted 08 December 2011 See more by this blogger

This year Human Rights Day celebrates the bravery of human rights defenders and the power of human rights activism around the world. In 2011, older women and men in 57 countries from Albania to Zimbabwe demanded that their rights... 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
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