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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)
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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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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)
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