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When it comes to global ageing, we should all be agents of change

By Tatiana Sorocan, Posted 26 October 2012 See more by this blogger

From 8-19 October, I attended a training course called “Policy Formulation, Planning, Implementation and Monitoring of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA)” in Malta. I was intrigued by the topic as MIPAA overarches all our work... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Needs and contributions of older people highlighted at European Parliament

By Anka Tominšek, Posted 24 October 2012 See more by this blogger

I am Anka Tominšek, a representative of the Association of Retired People of Ljubljana, Slovenia. I am also a member of the group of older Age Demands Action (ADA) campaigners in Slovenia. I was very happy to be invited... Keep reading
Blog Action Day 2012: Age Demands Action and "the Power of We" at its best!

By Natasha Horsfield, Posted 15 October 2012 See more by this blogger

As a proud partner of Blog Action Day which is today, 15 October, we are celebrating the Blog Action Day theme "the Power of We" through the success of our biggest Age Demands Action campaign yet! On 1 October,... Keep reading
Older people in 62 countries stand together to tell the world that 'Age Demands Action!'

By Natasha Horsfield, Posted 02 October 2012 See more by this blogger

62 countries took part in the sixth Age Demands Action yesterday making it our biggest campaign to date! Older campaigners around the world marked the International Day of Older Persons by taking to the streets and meeting with senior... Keep reading
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