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Rights of older women in Africa raised at the UN

By Glynnis Cummingsjohn, Posted 26 August 2011 See more by this blogger

The abuse of women's rights in Africa is an issue which is very close to my heart. Abuse against older women is common across Africa and in African communities abroad, yet it receives very little attention. People give many... Keep reading
Fiji government welcomes MIPAA

By Neil Maharaj, Posted 23 August 2011 See more by this blogger

This week, HelpAge affiliate, Fiji Council of Social Services (FCOSS) met with their minister for Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Jiko Luveni as well as the permanent secretary, Mr. Govind Sami to present the Madrid International Plan... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Age Demands Action : The excitement is building up!

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 10 August 2011 See more by this blogger

It is 8:00 am and as I rush up to the third floor of my office building the first thing that comes to my mind is the countdown to 1 October, the International Day of Older People. With less... Keep reading (4 Comments)
At the UN: It was great our voices could be heard - I just hope governments were listening

By Salvacion Basiano, Posted 08 August 2011 See more by this blogger

I am the first elected President of the Confederation of Older Persons Associations of the Philippines (COPAP). Last week I attended the second meeting of the UN Open Ended Working Group in New York plus a side event on... Keep reading (1 Comment)
At the UN: Differing views on older people's rights, but we're on right track

By Oldrich Stanek, Posted 05 August 2011 See more by this blogger

I work with older persons organisation Zivot 90 in the Czech Republic. This week I attended the second Open Ended Working Group (OEWG) at the UN in New York which met to discuss the protection of older people's rights.... Keep reading