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Bob Butler: A champion and pioneer of older people’s rights
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 28 July 2010 See more by this blogger
Alex Kalache, HelpAge ambassador, remembers his friend, mentor and ally, Bob Butler (pictured). Bob championed older people's rights, coined the term ‘ageism' and worked tirelessly to change negative stereotypes of ageing until just three days before his death on... Keep reading
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Don Héctor: 18 years of representing older people at HelpAge
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 25 June 2010 See more by this blogger
At the end of June 2010, HelpAge's regional centre in Latin America celebrates Don Hector Sandoval's 18 years of service. Don Hector has worked as a messenger, assistant, collaborator and is a friend to many staff, partners and older... Keep reading
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Should we push for a UN Convention for older people?
By Bridget Sleap, Posted 06 May 2010 See more by this blogger
Louise Cripps, HelpAge's Rights Policy Intern, writes about the impact of UN conventions and whether this justifies a push for a convention on older people's rights: Today, Kenya is reporting in their first Universal Periodic Review at the United... Keep reading
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Leaders listen to older people in Mozambique
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 05 May 2010 See more by this blogger
Older people's associations in Mozambique and HelpAge have worked together to engage the government at the highest level and make a difference to their lives. A true picture of older people's lives Eight politicians from all over Mozambique, visited... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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Forgotten workforce: older people and their right to decent work
By Richard Blewitt, Posted 29 April 2010 See more by this blogger
Richard Blewitt, CEO of HelpAge International, shares his personal views on older people's right to decent work: 1 May is International Workers Day. To mark this HelpAge International has launched a new report, "Forgotten Workforce: Older people and their... Keep reading
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