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What has age got to do with it?

By Olumide Adisa, Posted 20 October 2011 See more by this blogger

In the course of my doctoral research on older people in Africa here in the UK, I am constantly asked why I have chosen this less trodden path? Have I been divinely inspired in some way or is it... Keep reading (5 Comments)
Age Demands Action in Gaza: Inspiring younger people to support older people's rights!

By Abed Err Hman Shehada, Posted 10 October 2011 See more by this blogger

On 30 September, I participated in a video conference in collaboration with Tony Blair Faith Foundation, as part of Age Demands Action. The objective was to exchange information with young students about issues affecting older people and the role... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Sri Lanka: discussing issues and changing attitudes

By Sewwandi Abesekara, Posted 07 October 2011 See more by this blogger

The most important thing when talking about the issues older people face, is of course older people themselves. The Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) is a comprehensive action plan for governments, civil society and others for... Keep reading
ADA Philippines: Pensions must reach the poorest older people

By Jane Scobie, Posted 03 October 2011 See more by this blogger

“Madame Dinky get down from your throne and look at the conditions of poor older people,” says the banner carried by members of COSE, the Coalition of the Services for the Elderly in the Philippines. Madame Dinky is the... Keep reading
Age Demands Action in Africa: Older people are the heart of the campaign

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 30 September 2011 See more by this blogger

This is a campaign that no one should miss! Over the past 6 months, I have been helping our affiliates and partners in Africa to deliver a massive and impactful 2011 Age Demands Action campaign. Although the highlight of... Keep reading