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Supporting multigenerational households affected by migration in Kyrgyzstan
By Begaim Eralieva, Posted 04 May 2012 See more by this blogger
Much of HelpAge's work in Kyrgyzstan to support older people and their families is focused on the issue of migration. A big part of Kyrgyzstan's "middle generation" has migrated to other countries in the region, such as Russia, looking... Keep reading
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Reality bites: Obstacles for older Palestinians in need of healthcare
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 23 February 2012 See more by this blogger
Ensuring older people enjoy their right to appropriate and accessible healthcare is a fundamental part of our work. The idea can be summarised quite simply in a sentence, but the reality of achieving this is far more complex. This... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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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
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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
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The G20 is a chance to show social pensions are an economic, not aid, solution for an unstable world
By Richard Blewitt, Posted 27 October 2011 See more by this blogger
At next month's G20 meeting in Cannes, world leaders will have no choice but to address European economic woes. However, I fear that after the welcome inclusion of development on the summit's agenda, they are at risk of not... Keep reading
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