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Decent Work Day: Don't forget the older working poor!

By Alice Livingstone, Posted 06 October 2010 See more by this blogger

On 7 October, millions of workers across the globe will be uniting to celebrate the World Day for Decent Work. It's a key moment. The financial crisis has decimated jobs and economies and social unrest is rising. Leaders the... Keep reading
Haiti dance icon Viviane Gauthier, 92, steps out for Age Demands Action!

By Claudel Victor, Posted 04 October 2010 See more by this blogger

We wanted to share with you this wonderful picture of Haitian choreographer and dance teacher, Viviane Gauthier that was taken on Friday. The elegant 92-year-old icon took part in our Age Demands Action activities by leading the way in... Keep reading
Meet an Age Demands Activist in Kenya

By Pius Musimba, Posted 01 October 2010 See more by this blogger

This year, I am very excited to be picked as the spokesperson for Age Demands Action. I took part last year and we feel we got our point across. This year, I am in the delegation going to the... Keep reading
Happy International Day of Older Persons!

By Caroline Graham, Posted 01 October 2010 See more by this blogger

Older people, HelpAge International staff and supporters from around the world have been busy taking part in our annual Age Demands Action (ADA) campaign today, where older people march and lobby politicans to demand they are not excluded from... Keep reading
Older people in nine countries across Latin America take action!

By Maria Isabel Rivera, Posted 01 October 2010 See more by this blogger

Across Latin America today, activists and organisations in nine countries are participating in different activities to promote and influence local and national public policies for older people. They are calling for the recognition of their rights this 1 October,... Keep reading (2 Comments)