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The Serbia I want

By Natasa Todorovic, Posted 11 March 2013 See more by this blogger

In my work coordinating the Red Cross of Serbia's activities for older people, I meet many older men and women who boldly state their views on how their lives can be improved through communal action. 17.4% of the Serbian... Keep reading
International Women's Day: Eliminating violence against women

By Glynnis Cummingsjohn, Posted 08 March 2013 See more by this blogger

It's been a really exciting first week here in New York at the 57th UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). This year the theme is eliminating violence against women and girls, which has received strong support from... Keep reading
International Women’s Day: Stop this silence on violence against older women

By Eppu Mikkonen-Jeanneret, Posted 07 March 2013 See more by this blogger

After inequity earlier in life because they are female, the majority of women in poorer countries suffer prejudice again once they become older - a double burden of discrimination. In many societies, being widowed or single, either through divorce... Keep reading
European Commission launches its proposals for the post-2015 framework

By Ellen Graham, Posted 01 March 2013 See more by this blogger

This week in a cold grey Brussels, the European Commission (EC) launched its long-awaited communication on the post-2015 framework. This communication will help frame the European Union (EU) debate on this process in coming months and will contribute to... Keep reading
Working for a better life

By Miranda Simpson, Posted 20 February 2013 See more by this blogger

Already a few months into my 12 month assignment with HelpAge International and my first opportunity to reflect was on the bus winding through the mountains west of Chiang Mai. My destination was the agricultural district of Samoeng. Here,... Keep reading