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The countdown to Age Demands Action begins!

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 12 September 2013 See more by this blogger

On 1 October, the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, older people campaign against injustice and age discrimination as part of our Age Demands Action (ADA) campaign. This year, 57 countries will take part, with countries such as... Keep reading
Impressions from New York and the Open-ended Working Group on Ageing

By Mateja Kozuh Novak, Posted 30 August 2013 See more by this blogger

This is a guest post from Mateja Kozuh Novak, the President of the Slovene Federation of Pensioners' Associations. I was very glad and honoured when I received the invitation from HelpAge to join their delegation to on the fourth... Keep reading
African First Ladies Summit: The link between HIV and AIDS and cervical cancer

By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 09 July 2013 See more by this blogger

I was privileged to be at a summit of African First Ladies that was organised by the George W. Bush Institute in Dar es Salaam on 2-3 July. The theme of the event was "Investing in Women; Strengthening Africa".... Keep reading (2 Comments)
ADA for Rights updates from around the world!

By Hannah Mackay, Posted 27 June 2013 See more by this blogger

On 15 June, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), Age Demands Action for Rights was celebrated for the second time. HelpAge partners in 29 countries used this day of global action to meet with key decision-makers to build support... Keep reading
Age Demands Action: Older people's activism produces positive change

By Natasha Horsfield, Posted 28 November 2012 See more by this blogger

Following on from our biggest Age Demands Action yet on 1 October, policy pledges are already translating into positive change for older people across the world. Progress on pensions and social assistance In Ethiopia, the pension payment scheme has... Keep reading (3 Comments)