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Why rights matter: ADA campaigners share their thoughts

By John McGeachy, Posted 10 December 2011 See more by this blogger

More than 60,000 older people took action as part of the Age Demands Action campaign in 2011. On Human Rights Day, I wanted to share some of their thoughts about older people’s rights and why they matter to them.... Keep reading
The rhythm and soul of ADA 2011

By John McGeachy, Posted 29 November 2011 See more by this blogger

“In all my life, this has been the first time I have met the authorities in my country.” R merjuste Fremont, 109, Haiti. As the only globally coordinated movement led by older people that enables their voices to be... Keep reading
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
At the UN: We must all work together for older people's rights

By Teresa Minja, Posted 02 August 2011 See more by this blogger

My name is Teresa Minja and I am 71 years old. I was invited to the UN to speak at the Open Ended Working Group on Ageing about older people's right to health and violence against older women in... Keep reading
IMF: "Integrating ageing into all aspects of development"

By Charles Knox-Vydmanov, Posted 19 July 2011 See more by this blogger

The current edition of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Finance and Development is looking at the implications of population ageing. The video accompanying the report makes strong recommendations for steps to consider, which include "integrating ageing into all aspects... Keep reading (1 Comment)