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New Year's Revolution

By Sarah Packwood, Posted 07 January 2011 See more by this blogger

It's that time of year again No sooner than the last chime of Big Ben heralding the beginning of 2011 has faded among the sharp, crackle, crack of fireworks exploding in the night sky, happy revellers look to the... Keep reading
Human Rights Day 2010: Reflections on a great year for older people's rights

By Jennifer Williams, Posted 10 December 2010 See more by this blogger

Today is Human Rights Day; the theme for this year is human rights defenders who work to end discrimination. Being part of HelpAge International and working on our Age Demands Action campaign, marking the importance of those defending human... Keep reading
Age Demands Action: Older people's hopes for the future of Kyrgyzstan

By Zinaida Zajigaeva, Posted 21 October 2010 See more by this blogger

Life in Kyrgyzstan Lack of confidence in tomorrow still remains. Living standards have gotten worse due to a sharp rise in prices of main food items because there is no price regulation. Medicine is no longer available for older... Keep reading
Age Demands Action documentary airs in Jamaica!

By Kenneth Hemley, Posted 05 October 2010 See more by this blogger

Kenneth Hemley, 70 "This is what I think about the Age Demands Action activities and the documentary on Friday morning (1st October) on CVM Television, Jamaica. We made a good start in informing the government of our plight The... Keep reading
Haiti dance icon Viviane Gauthier, 92, steps out for Age Demands Action!

By Claudel Victor, Posted 04 October 2010 See more by this blogger

We wanted to share with you this wonderful picture of Haitian choreographer and dance teacher, Viviane Gauthier that was taken on Friday. The elegant 92-year-old icon took part in our Age Demands Action activities by leading the way in... Keep reading