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People go first at the UN

By Jane Scobie, Posted 10 February 2011 See more by this blogger

I am currently at the Commission for Social Development, held at the UN in New York. It's looking a little old on the outside, the paving stones are broken, the 1950s interior has lost much of its glamour and... Keep reading (1 Comment)
The long wait for freedom: How a 115-year-old woman was delighted to vote in Sudan referendum

By Navdha Malhotra, Posted 28 January 2011 See more by this blogger

A defining moment for the South Sudanese people, the Sudan referendum is bound to have major implications for the African continent and rest of the world. Steering away from the usual political and social analysis of what could soon... Keep reading
Holocaust Memorial Day: Older people's stories of past were inspiration to fight today's oppression

By Caroline Graham, Posted 27 January 2011 See more by this blogger

This evening, I have just returned from an excellent and moving film screening in London for Holocaust Memorial Day. The day is marked on January 27, the day that the Nazis’ most notorious and deadly concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau in... Keep reading (2 Comments)
New Year's Revolution

By Sarah Packwood, Posted 07 January 2011 See more by this blogger

It's that time of year again No sooner than the last chime of Big Ben heralding the beginning of 2011 has faded among the sharp, crackle, crack of fireworks exploding in the night sky, happy revellers look to the... Keep reading
Human Rights Day 2010: Reflections on a great year for older people's rights

By Jennifer Williams, Posted 10 December 2010 See more by this blogger

Today is Human Rights Day; the theme for this year is human rights defenders who work to end discrimination. Being part of HelpAge International and working on our Age Demands Action campaign, marking the importance of those defending human... Keep reading