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International Women's Day: A woman's work is never done

By Hazel Austin, Posted 08 March 2012 See more by this blogger

International Women's Day is observed annually today, 8 March to celebrate the achievements of women throughout history and across nations. HelpAge is contributing to this global celebration by raising awareness of the struggles faced by many older women across... Keep reading (1 Comment)
From Cherkassy to the United Nations

By John McGeachy, Posted 01 March 2012 See more by this blogger

At that point on a Friday afternoon, I had never heard of Ternopol, nor was I familiar with Cherkassy and certainly not aware of Khmelnitsky. That was until late last Friday afternoon. You see, there comes a point in... Keep reading
Reality bites: Obstacles for older Palestinians in need of healthcare

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 23 February 2012 See more by this blogger

Ensuring older people enjoy their right to appropriate and accessible healthcare is a fundamental part of our work. The idea can be summarised quite simply in a sentence, but the reality of achieving this is far more complex. This... Keep reading
Millennium Development Goals version 2.0

By Anders Hylander, Posted 13 February 2012 See more by this blogger

2015 is getting closer and the process to develop a new framework to succeed the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is taking shape. The MDGs came out of the Millennium Declaration which was agreed to by world's leaders at the... Keep reading (2 Comments)
CSD 2012: Ageing, MDGs and the pursuit of human rights

By Bethany Brown, Posted 31 January 2012 See more by this blogger

HelpAge International, with CEO Richard Blewitt and its affiliate HelpAge USA will be participating in the United Nations Commission on Social Development which kicks off on 1 February in New York. Older people are at the centre of the... Keep reading