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Thailand's politicians must commit to a pension for older people

By Usa Khiewrord, Posted 29 June 2011 See more by this blogger

Thailand heads to the polls for a general election on 3 July. HelpAge's East Asia Pacific regional team is using this opportunity to draw attention to shortcomings in the major parties' social protection policies. Only 11 of the 40... Keep reading
International Widows' Day: Triple vulnerability?

By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 23 June 2011 See more by this blogger

The United Nations General Assembly has declared 23 June 2011 as the first ever International Widows' Day. "Another International Day" we may sigh. At this stage every day in the year must be at least an international day for... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Older people and climate change in Kenya

By James Muruthi, Posted 22 June 2011 See more by this blogger

Many studies have shown that the world population is increasing at an alarming rate. The global population will soon hit the seven billion mark and recently released projections from the UN show that by 2050, the global population could... Keep reading (2 Comments)
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)
Comdemning the killing of older people on witchcraft accusations

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 09 June 2011 See more by this blogger

In the lead up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day next week, we are speaking out and condemning in the strongest terms possible the accusations and killings of older men and women based on allegations of witchcraft. Accusations target... Keep reading (1 Comment)