Rights

Existing human rights mechanisms do not adequately protect the rights of older women and men. We're working hard to change this.

Here are some examples of what we're doing to get older people's rights recognised.

Fighting for rights

We're lobbying governments to get older people's rights recognised.

Towards a convention

Towards a convention on the rights of older people

We're working towards a convention on the rights of older people. Find out how.

Age Demands Action

Join our global campaign to demand action on older people's rights.

Rights in Tanzania

Rights in Tanzania

Find out what we're doing to help older people accused of witchcraft in Tanzania

The Madrid Plan (MIPAA)

Find out more about the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing

Older people are taking part in the processes that will affect their lives.

Find out more about HelpAge's role in the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA)

Older people on rights

Click to hear older people talk about the issues that matter to them.

Pensions, violence, health, age discrimination. Watch older people talk about the issues that matter to them.

Older people's rights

  • Barnabas, 76, from Uganda had his land stolen by his neighbour.

  • Nyamizi, 73, from Tanzania was accused of bewitching her neighbour's child and brutally attacked.

  • Don Agustin, 77, from Peru was sacked from his job for no reason and could not access his pension.

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