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'I am not afraid to speak out' – Meet Mr Samuel Bailey, one of Jamaica's top older activists
By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 28 November 2012 See more by this blogger
Last week I had the honour of meeting one of our Age Demands Action (ADA) champions, Mr Samuel Bailey from Jamaica. The 69-year-old father-of-six is a retired supermarket worker and was a trade union officer. Now he is a... Keep reading
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World AIDS Day: Zero discrimination against older people with HIV, please
By Mike Kanyingi, Posted 27 November 2012 See more by this blogger
This World AIDS Day, here in Kenya, we will be focusing on health services for older people paying particular attention to their experience when coming to hospital and clinics. In Kenya there are around 1.8 million older people (aged... Keep reading
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DRC crisis: Older people and a lifetime of conflict
By Gacheru Maina, Posted 27 November 2012 See more by this blogger
In August, I visited the HelpAge office in Goma, DRC. What struck me immediately was the tight security around the town. I realised that people there live with extreme caution. During my visit, I went to Mugunga refugee camp.... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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Nowhere in Gaza is safe
By Naema Mabed, Posted 21 November 2012 See more by this blogger
It was Wednesday 14 November in the morning and all the HelpAge team members in Gaza were happy because we had the next three days off work for Palestinian Independence Day. It meant we could relax and plan nice... Keep reading
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More than wishing: Why I’m advocating for older people's rights
By Michelle Seitzer, Posted 16 November 2012 See more by this blogger
There are many things I wish for in the world: I wish I could help every older person in need in the world. I wish everyone would see the needs of older people in their world - near and... Keep reading
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