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When it comes to global ageing, we should all be agents of change

By Tatiana Sorocan, Posted 26 October 2012 See more by this blogger

From 8-19 October, I attended a training course called “Policy Formulation, Planning, Implementation and Monitoring of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA)” in Malta. I was intrigued by the topic as MIPAA overarches all our work... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Ageing in the Twenty-First Century: A Celebration and A Challenge

By Babatunde Osotimehin, Posted 03 October 2012 See more by this blogger

When considering where to launch our keynote report on the opportunities and challenges of an ageing population, it quickly became clear that Japan was the ideal location. It was not just that Japan has a higher percentage of older... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Campaign for legal protection for older people in Mozambique gathers momentum

By Janet Duffield, Posted 10 September 2012 See more by this blogger

On 24 August, around 20 older people made clear demands for legal protection of their rights to the District Government in Boane, Maputo province. This event was part of a bigger campaign organised since 1 June 2012,by the Forum... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Older people's rights must be addressed: UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing

By Gulia Abitova, Posted 03 September 2012 See more by this blogger

I attended the third session of the UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing in New York from 21-24 August. It was my first experience attending such an international level meeting and I was very impressed with the atmosphere. Challenge... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Calling for a convention on older people's rights at the UN

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 22 August 2012 See more by this blogger

As we speak, the third session of the UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG) is underway in New York. Discussions happening this week include issues such as gaps in the protection of older people's rights and how to... Keep reading