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Age Demands Action: Preparations in the Philippines are under way!
By Weng Escalada, Posted 06 September 2011 See more by this blogger
Age Demands Action is only a few weeks away, so here is an update on the exciting work that is going on in the Philippines! 35 older people's associations' leaders from different parts of Metro Manila and nearby regions... Keep reading
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Fighting for rights and bringing generations together in Gaza
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 31 August 2011 See more by this blogger
To many people, the Middle East is fascinating and terrifying in equal measures. The issues surrounding the region are so complex and controversial; you tend to forget it is a real place, full of real people struggling to go... Keep reading
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Rights of older women in Africa raised at the UN
By Glynnis Cummingsjohn, Posted 26 August 2011 See more by this blogger
The abuse of women's rights in Africa is an issue which is very close to my heart. Abuse against older women is common across Africa and in African communities abroad, yet it receives very little attention. People give many... Keep reading
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Fiji government welcomes MIPAA
By Neil Maharaj, Posted 23 August 2011 See more by this blogger
This week, HelpAge affiliate, Fiji Council of Social Services (FCOSS) met with their minister for Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Jiko Luveni as well as the permanent secretary, Mr. Govind Sami to present the Madrid International Plan... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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Age Demands Action : The excitement is building up!
By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 10 August 2011 See more by this blogger
It is 8:00 am and as I rush up to the third floor of my office building the first thing that comes to my mind is the countdown to 1 October, the International Day of Older People. With less... Keep reading (4 Comments)
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