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Human rights are the rights of all!

By Špela Breceljnik, Posted 03 May 2013 See more by this blogger

On a cold and windy Madrid day, we gathered at the Ministry of Social Services to discuss the importance and necessity of implementing a new UN convention on the rights of older people. Attendees came from various countries and... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Age Demands Action on Health in Serbia

By Natasa Todorovic, Posted 25 April 2013 See more by this blogger

We marked World Health Day in Serbia by using the slogan “Are you under pressure? Arterial hypertension; from prevention to rehabilitation“. Serbia is part of a group of countries where the risk of hypertension is above the European average.... Keep reading
Age Demands Action on Health in Moldova: Controlling high blood pressure

By Dina Sava, Posted 17 April 2013 See more by this blogger

This year, HelpAge International in Moldova held our Age Demands Action on Health campaign with the Ministry of Health across two towns and seven villages. Our events were called "Keeping blood pressure under control" to fit with the theme... Keep reading
The Serbia I want

By Natasa Todorovic, Posted 11 March 2013 See more by this blogger

In my work coordinating the Red Cross of Serbia's activities for older people, I meet many older men and women who boldly state their views on how their lives can be improved through communal action. 17.4% of the Serbian... Keep reading
European Commission launches its proposals for the post-2015 framework

By Ellen Graham, Posted 01 March 2013 See more by this blogger

This week in a cold grey Brussels, the European Commission (EC) launched its long-awaited communication on the post-2015 framework. This communication will help frame the European Union (EU) debate on this process in coming months and will contribute to... Keep reading