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New Year's Revolution

By Sarah Packwood, Posted 07 January 2011 See more by this blogger

It's that time of year again No sooner than the last chime of Big Ben heralding the beginning of 2011 has faded among the sharp, crackle, crack of fireworks exploding in the night sky, happy revellers look to the... Keep reading
Older people remain invisible in the response to HIV and AIDS

By Rachel Albone, Posted 24 November 2010 See more by this blogger

On 23 November, UNAIDS launched its latest Global Report on the AIDS Epidemic. Its findings were based on reports submitted by member states to the UN earlier this year. The report has many positive messages: Since 1999, the number... Keep reading
Haiti dance icon Viviane Gauthier, 92, steps out for Age Demands Action!

By Claudel Victor, Posted 04 October 2010 See more by this blogger

We wanted to share with you this wonderful picture of Haitian choreographer and dance teacher, Viviane Gauthier that was taken on Friday. The elegant 92-year-old icon took part in our Age Demands Action activities by leading the way in... Keep reading
Older people in nine countries across Latin America take action!

By Maria Isabel Rivera, Posted 01 October 2010 See more by this blogger

Across Latin America today, activists and organisations in nine countries are participating in different activities to promote and influence local and national public policies for older people. They are calling for the recognition of their rights this 1 October,... Keep reading (2 Comments)
Haiti's Age Demands Action campaign is in full swing - thanks to national dance icon Viviane Gauthier!

By Claudel Victor, Posted 27 September 2010 See more by this blogger

We've just finished recording a special episode of our radio show "Koze Granmoun Paw l Timoun" ("older people speak") which will be broadcast on Friday October 1st. This special show was hosted by four of our senior volunteer presenters... Keep reading