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Calling for a convention on older people's rights at the UN

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 22 August 2012 See more by this blogger

As we speak, the third session of the UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG) is underway in New York. Discussions happening this week include issues such as gaps in the protection of older people's rights and how to... Keep reading
World Humanitarian Day 2012 and older people: Helping them help each other

By Marcus Skinner, Posted 16 August 2012 See more by this blogger

World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is celebrated internationally on 19 August to raise awareness of humanitarian work and the people who risk their lives to provide aid to people in need. This year's campaign is about inspiring the spirit of... Keep reading
UN International Day of Older Persons: Age Demands Action on 1 October

By Natasha Horsfield, Posted 14 August 2012 See more by this blogger

Plans for this year’s main Age Demands Action campaign are well under way, with 60 countries expected to take part and celebrate the UN International Day of Older Persons on 1 October, 2012. We have new partners taking part... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Standing up for older people’s rights on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day!

By Natasha Horsfield, Posted 02 July 2012 See more by this blogger

On 15 June, older people in 26 countries across the world came together to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) as part of the first ever Age Demands Action (ADA) for Rights. They had two demands; to stop... Keep reading
Why rights matter: ADA campaigners share their thoughts

By John McGeachy, Posted 10 December 2011 See more by this blogger

More than 60,000 older people took action as part of the Age Demands Action campaign in 2011. On Human Rights Day, I wanted to share some of their thoughts about older people’s rights and why they matter to them.... Keep reading