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Time to reflect
By Rachel Albone, Posted 13 June 2011 See more by this blogger
The High Level Meeting closed on Friday, so now it is time to reflect. The last few days have been a mixture of highs and lows. On Thursday, we were hugely disappointed to hear that the language relating to... Keep reading
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Older people sidelined at High Level Meeting on the future of HIV epidemic
By Rachel Albone, Posted 10 June 2011 See more by this blogger
The High Level Meeting is now well underway, countries are making their reports on their response to the epidemic and the negotiations on the outcome document - the result of this meeting - are drawing to a close. No... Keep reading
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HIV statistics and targets exclude older people – putting millions of people at risk.
By Rachel Albone, Posted 06 June 2011 See more by this blogger
Five years ago, the international community working in HIV and AIDS set a target of "universal access to comprehensive prevention programmes, treatment, care and support". This week that community is meeting again, at the UN High Level Meeting, to... Keep reading (12 Comments)
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Working for women's rights in Tanzania
By Juliana Bernard, Posted 04 June 2011 See more by this blogger
I'm Juliana, Gender and Legal Coordinator for HelpAge International in Tanzania. Over these regular blogs I'd like to give you a flavour of the work we do here in Sukumaland as we work towards improving older women's rights. Women... Keep reading
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"Food price crisis” means “no food again today” for many older Ethiopians
By Alison Rusinow, Posted 01 June 2011 See more by this blogger
The global food price crisis: It's rightfully making headlines in the international media, causing grave concerns amongst international donors and humanitarian agencies world-wide and even focusing the attention of leaders at the G8 summit. But what does it mean... Keep reading (5 Comments)
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