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Age Demands Action for Rights Storify: Older people campaign across the world

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 17 June 2013 See more by this blogger

On 15 June, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, ADA for Rights campaigners in 30 countries met key decision-makers, including Presidents and Ministers of Foreign Affairs. Their goal was to urge their governments to attend the UN Open-ended Working Group... Keep reading
Kyrgyzstan: Building advocacy strategies...and team spirit!

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 14 June 2013 See more by this blogger

In Central Asia, a place not known by many, a fantastic meeting was organised by HelpAge International. This was the first time HelpAge had hosted a meeting with its network partners and offices that work in Eastern Europe and... Keep reading
I just called to say I love you!

By Mayur Paul, Posted 22 April 2013 See more by this blogger

Stevie Wonder once sang, I just called to say I love you! But what if you could not call your loved ones because your phone had small buttons that you could no longer see? This is the stark reality... Keep reading (4 Comments)
Age Demands Action on Health in Moldova: Controlling high blood pressure

By Dina Sava, Posted 17 April 2013 See more by this blogger

This year, HelpAge International in Moldova held our Age Demands Action on Health campaign with the Ministry of Health across two towns and seven villages. Our events were called "Keeping blood pressure under control" to fit with the theme... Keep reading
World Health Day: Half of over 50s have high blood pressure but most don't know it

By Rose Lowe, Posted 20 March 2013 See more by this blogger

This World Health Day (7 April) is an important day in the Age Demands Action (ADA) calendar, as it is one of the few days of the year where health is at the top of the international agenda. On... Keep reading