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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
Human Rights Day 2010: Reflections on a great year for older people's rights

By Jennifer Williams, Posted 10 December 2010 See more by this blogger

Today is Human Rights Day; the theme for this year is human rights defenders who work to end discrimination. Being part of HelpAge International and working on our Age Demands Action campaign, marking the importance of those defending human... Keep reading
Time is on our side: Or is it?

By Sarah Packwood, Posted 08 December 2010 See more by this blogger

"Time is on my side, yes it is, time is on my side..." ...aah the immortal words of the Rolling Stones' classic run through my head while I am on the train from London to Newcastle at "OMG it's... Keep reading (2 Comments)
Cancún: the importance of traditional knowledge and farmers' rights

By Jorge Espinoza, Posted 05 December 2010 See more by this blogger

I am concerned that even though we can listen to the negotiations we can't speak. Despite this, the day was good as I went to the parallel Climate Day event where there was a session about participative planning and... Keep reading
World AIDS Day: Older people must have access to HIV testing

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 01 December 2010 See more by this blogger

Today, 1 December, people around the world are gathering to mark World AIDS Day. HIV and AIDS are still thought of as a 'younger persons'' illnesses but this World AIDS Day we want people to know that millions of... Keep reading