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Thailand's politicians must commit to a pension for older people

By Usa Khiewrord, Posted 29 June 2011 See more by this blogger

Thailand heads to the polls for a general election on 3 July. HelpAge's East Asia Pacific regional team is using this opportunity to draw attention to shortcomings in the major parties' social protection policies. Only 11 of the 40... Keep reading
The feasibility of a universal pension in Belize

By Charles Knox-Vydmanov, Posted 13 June 2011 See more by this blogger

Last week I was in Belize to launch a study on the feasibility of a universal pension. We produced the study with support from our affiliate HelpAge Belize and in collaboration with the National Council on Ageing, Belize. Belize... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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
A pension for older Kenyans?

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 24 May 2011 See more by this blogger

There is a potentially exciting development on the horizon for older people in Kenya! A motion brought to the Kenyan parliament could see more than 1.8 million older Kenyans above the age of 60 receiving a monthly non-contributory pension... Keep reading
Milestone event at European Parliament builds support for social protection

By Ellen Graham, Posted 28 April 2011 See more by this blogger

In Brussels last week, to mark a Day of Action on social protection, I attended a round table debate at the European Parliament. It was organised by the European Working Group on Social Protection and Decent Work, of which... Keep reading (2 Comments)