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Rights conference: Joining efforts to promote older people’s rights

By Povilas Sigitas Krivickas, Posted 07 December 2012 See more by this blogger

Povilas Sigitas Krivickas is blogging from HelpAge's conference on older people's rights in Osnabr ck, Germany. He represents the Lithuanian Pensioners' Union "Bočiai". I'm really pleased to be at this international conference on older people's rights. The conference gives... Keep reading
The burden of non-communicable diseases among older Tanzanians

By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 06 December 2012 See more by this blogger

In the first half of 2012, HelpAge International and Ifakara Health Institute embarked on a study to uncover the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCD) among older Tanzanians. The study has now been completed and the analysis of results is... Keep reading
Celebrating the UN International Day of Older Persons in Zanzibar

By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 08 October 2012 See more by this blogger

On 1 October, we celebrated the UN International Day of Older Persons in Zanzibar in the grounds of Sebuleni, an older people's home. With us were high level Government officials from the Ministry of Social Welfare, Youth, Women and... Keep reading
Calling for a convention on older people's rights at the UN

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 22 August 2012 See more by this blogger

As we speak, the third session of the UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG) is underway in New York. Discussions happening this week include issues such as gaps in the protection of older people's rights and how to... Keep reading
UN International Day of Older Persons: Age Demands Action on 1 October

By Natasha Horsfield, Posted 14 August 2012 See more by this blogger

Plans for this year’s main Age Demands Action campaign are well under way, with 60 countries expected to take part and celebrate the UN International Day of Older Persons on 1 October, 2012. We have new partners taking part... Keep reading (1 Comment)