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Age Demands Action: Older people's activism produces positive change

By Natasha Horsfield, Posted 28 November 2012 See more by this blogger

Following on from our biggest Age Demands Action yet on 1 October, policy pledges are already translating into positive change for older people across the world. Progress on pensions and social assistance In Ethiopia, the pension payment scheme has... Keep reading (3 Comments)
World AIDS Day: Zero discrimination against older people with HIV, please

By Mike Kanyingi, Posted 27 November 2012 See more by this blogger

This World AIDS Day, here in Kenya, we will be focusing on health services for older people paying particular attention to their experience when coming to hospital and clinics. In Kenya there are around 1.8 million older people (aged... Keep reading
More than wishing: Why I’m advocating for older people's rights

By Michelle Seitzer, Posted 16 November 2012 See more by this blogger

There are many things I wish for in the world: I wish I could help every older person in need in the world. I wish everyone would see the needs of older people in their world - near and... Keep reading
Promising signs from UNAIDS to include HIV care and support

By Rachel Albone, Posted 14 November 2012 See more by this blogger

Care and support is one of the crucial pillars of a comprehensive response to HIV, alongside prevention and treatment. Yet care and support for people with HIV and their carers and families, has long been neglected, particularly in the... Keep reading
National Conference on Old Age takes place in Mozambique

By Álvaro Zimba, Posted 12 November 2012 See more by this blogger

Events specifically dedicated to older people's issues are rare in Mozambique but for some years now, the Government has, in partnership with civil society the Forum of Older People Associations (FTI) has held the National Conference on Old Age... Keep reading