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Activists at the EU in support of older people

By Špela Breceljnik, Posted 10 October 2012 See more by this blogger

On 4 October, I attended the “Age-friendly EU development cooperation” meeting that took place in the European Parliament in Brussels. With me were several other Make it Ageless and Age Demands Action activists from the Czech Republic and Kenya.... Keep reading
Ageing in the Twenty-First Century: A Celebration and A Challenge

By Babatunde Osotimehin, Posted 03 October 2012 See more by this blogger

When considering where to launch our keynote report on the opportunities and challenges of an ageing population, it quickly became clear that Japan was the ideal location. It was not just that Japan has a higher percentage of older... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Age Demands Action update!

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 19 September 2012 See more by this blogger

This year is shaping up to be our biggest Age Demands Action yet. In the campaign's sixth year, 61 countries will take part on 1 October - the UN International Day of Older Persons. And for the very first... Keep reading
Grandparents: The new providers

By Ian Linden, Posted 18 September 2012 See more by this blogger

Professor Ian Linden is Policy Director at the Tony Blair Faith Foundation. "Family" is a term that prospers from vagueness. It invariably gets a good press from religious leaders and politicians and a not so good one from psychiatrists... Keep reading
Campaign for legal protection for older people in Mozambique gathers momentum

By Janet Duffield, Posted 10 September 2012 See more by this blogger

On 24 August, around 20 older people made clear demands for legal protection of their rights to the District Government in Boane, Maputo province. This event was part of a bigger campaign organised since 1 June 2012,by the Forum... Keep reading (1 Comment)