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HIV and AIDS response marginalises older people

By Denebo Dekeba, Posted 19 December 2011 See more by this blogger

This blog was written by Denebo Dekeba, Programme Officer at HelpAge affiliate, Ethiopian Elders and Pensioners National Association. This month, Ethiopia hosted the International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Africa (ICASA) for the first time.... Keep reading
Human Rights Day: Why we need a convention on the rights of older people

By Bridget Sleap, Posted 08 December 2011 See more by this blogger

This year Human Rights Day celebrates the bravery of human rights defenders and the power of human rights activism around the world. In 2011, older women and men in 57 countries from Albania to Zimbabwe demanded that their rights... Keep reading
When will countries wake up to ageing issues? More thoughts on social determinants of health and ageing

By Fiona Clark, Posted 09 November 2011 See more by this blogger

Having had time to reflect since my previous blog, I wanted to share some more of experiences from the WHO World Conference on Social Determinants of Health in Rio de Janeiro in October. One is an anedote about a... Keep reading
7 billion people: What happens when billions of babies grow up?

By Richard Blewitt, Posted 31 October 2011 See more by this blogger

As the world population reaches seven billion today, we must remember that this is not just about a world belonging to younger generations. The world does not solely belong to the young. As more of us live longer, this... Keep reading
What has age got to do with it?

By Olumide Adisa, Posted 20 October 2011 See more by this blogger

In the course of my doctoral research on older people in Africa here in the UK, I am constantly asked why I have chosen this less trodden path? Have I been divinely inspired in some way or is it... Keep reading (5 Comments)