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Syria conflict: Life as an older refugee

By Amandine Allaire, Posted 02 April 2013 See more by this blogger

HelpAge's Amandine Allaire has been talking to older Syrian refugees in Jordan about their experiences. Here she tells us their stories of what life is really like as an older refugee in the camps and cities in Jordan. Flight... Keep reading
Highs and lows from the High-level Panel meeting in Bali

By Eva Sabdono, Posted 01 April 2013 See more by this blogger

In March, the UN High-level Panel on the post-2015 development agenda met in Bali, Indonesia. The meeting was hosted by our President Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who is co-chairing the panel with UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Liberian... Keep reading
My night working in a Syrian refugee camp

By Amandine Allaire, Posted 15 March 2013 See more by this blogger

On 13 March, I worked a night shift at Za'atari refugee camp near the northern border between Jordan and Syria. Here is my diary of the night: 9:45 pm: I arrive in Za'atari camp with members from the Handicap... Keep reading
New report reveals insight into the situation of older people in Myanmar

By Jessie George, Posted 12 March 2013 See more by this blogger

Population ageing is one of the biggest challenges facing East Asia. In Myanmar, currently about 9% of the population is aged above 60 and this is expected to rise rapidly. By 2050, it is estimated that older people will... Keep reading
International Women's Day: Eliminating violence against women

By Glynnis Cummingsjohn, Posted 08 March 2013 See more by this blogger

It's been a really exciting first week here in New York at the 57th UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). This year the theme is eliminating violence against women and girls, which has received strong support from... Keep reading