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Action in Europe: EU countries get ready for ADA

By John McGeachy, Posted 26 September 2011 See more by this blogger

Ageing will be well and truly in the EU spotlight next year. 2012 is the European year of Action on Ageing and it is therefore only fitting that Age Demands Action (ADA) has really taken off in Europe this... Keep reading
Showing solidarity for older people's rights in the Czech Republic

By Oldrich Stanek, Posted 22 September 2011 See more by this blogger

A three day event called "Seniors' Day" was held in Prague from 8-10 September. The events were in one of Prague's main exhibition halls. The event gathered together people working for NGOs and other professionals working on ageing issues.... 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)
Age Demands Action: Preparations in the Philippines are under way!

By Weng Escalada, Posted 06 September 2011 See more by this blogger

Age Demands Action is only a few weeks away, so here is an update on the exciting work that is going on in the Philippines! 35 older people's associations' leaders from different parts of Metro Manila and nearby regions... Keep reading
Fighting for rights and bringing generations together in Gaza

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 31 August 2011 See more by this blogger

To many people, the Middle East is fascinating and terrifying in equal measures. The issues surrounding the region are so complex and controversial; you tend to forget it is a real place, full of real people struggling to go... Keep reading