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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)
International Women's Day: Eliminating violence against women

By Glynnis Cummingsjohn, Posted 08 March 2013 See more by this blogger

It's been a really exciting first week here in New York at the 57th UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). This year the theme is eliminating violence against women and girls, which has received strong support from... Keep reading
International Women’s Day: Stop this silence on violence against older women

By Eppu Mikkonen-Jeanneret, Posted 07 March 2013 See more by this blogger

After inequity earlier in life because they are female, the majority of women in poorer countries suffer prejudice again once they become older - a double burden of discrimination. In many societies, being widowed or single, either through divorce... Keep reading
Ageing, discrimination and inequalities in the post-2015 agenda

By Portia Reyes, Posted 18 February 2013 See more by this blogger

Placing equality at the heart of the post-2015 development agenda is in focus this week as experts, civil society organisations, UN leaders, and Member States meet for the consultation on addressing inequalities in Copenhagen on 18-19 February. Discussions will... Keep reading
World Economic Forum: Ageing on the agenda

By Richard Blewitt, Posted 28 January 2013 See more by this blogger

Last week, I was at the World Economic Forum. It was a productive few days, with lots of interesting discussions happening. Here are just some of the points I have taken from my time in Davos. On economics, politics... Keep reading