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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
HelpAge Affiliates in Tanzania awarded

By Anders Hylander, Posted 14 December 2011 See more by this blogger

"This is a big success for all of us: SAWAKA, HelpAge International and all other organisations working with and for older people. We are happy other people have acknowledged that.'' Livingstone Byekwaso, Programme Coordinator, Saidia Wazee Karagwe (SAWAKA). Two... Keep reading (2 Comments)
HelpAge marks World AIDS Day: HIV and ageing in Africa

By Rachel Albone, Posted 09 December 2011 See more by this blogger

Last week, HelpAge’s ICASA pre-conference on HIV and ageing in Africa took place. The conference has been in the planning for many months and we are pleased to report it was a great success! The first day started with... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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
COP17 in Durban: Older people and climate change

By Richard Blewitt, Posted 07 December 2011 See more by this blogger

A future commitment to slash greenhouse gas emissions is "the defining issue" of COP17. So said Christiana Figueres, the UN's lead climate official, in front of delegates from over 190 countries who have gathered for the conference in South... Keep reading