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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
Meeting the campaigners who make Age Demands Action

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 14 November 2012 See more by this blogger

For a Campaigns Coordinator, it is a dream come true to meet the faces behind our Age Demands Action campaign. In October, I travelled to Nairobi in Kenya to meet our activists who, for the past two years, have... Keep reading (2 Comments)
Age Demands Action in Ethiopia: Building a national movement and always striving for more!

By Tilahun Abebe, Posted 09 November 2012 See more by this blogger

1 October has been the major international campaign day for Age Demands Action (ADA) in Ethiopia since its conception in 2007. Our ADA delegation here has made a lot of progress since we started working to raise awareness of... Keep reading
Age Demands Action and free medical cards in Sudan

By Shakir Yahia, Posted 06 November 2012 See more by this blogger

On 18 October, we celebrated the UN International Day of Older Persons and Age Demands Action in Khartoum, Sudan. The celebration was organised in the social and cultural centre for older people in Omdurman. With us were senior officials... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Needs and contributions of older people highlighted at European Parliament

By Anka Tominšek, Posted 24 October 2012 See more by this blogger

I am Anka Tominšek, a representative of the Association of Retired People of Ljubljana, Slovenia. I am also a member of the group of older Age Demands Action (ADA) campaigners in Slovenia. I was very happy to be invited... Keep reading