Raise your umbrella to a world without ageism
Older campaigners in more than 50 countries across the world are coming together today on the International Day of Older Persons to both celebrate ageing while drawing attention to the issues they face.
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WHO healthy ageing report a “welcome shift in focus”
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its World Report on Ageing and Health, a publication that brings a welcome shift in focus to older people.
Major shift in focus on healthy ageing is welcomed, says HelpAge International
HelpAge International welcomes a major shift in thinking on health in older age, with the release of the WHO’s World Report on Ageing and Health today.
Sustainable development agenda must respond to the global phenomenon of population ageing
When the new Sustainable Development Goals are adopted at this year’s UN General Assembly, governments must respond to the global phenomenon of population ageing and support women and men as they age.
Older campaigners call on world leaders to “light the way” ahead of key UN summit
Older activists will illuminate cities around the world as part of a global campaign to ‘light the way’ to a future where older people can live in dignity, free from suffering, poverty and neglect.
Older activists “light the way” to a better future for all ages
Older campaigners are joining activists from all walks of life across the world today to "light the way" to a future in which everyone can live free from suffering, poverty and neglect.
The African Union and HelpAge urge member states to promote the rights of older people in Africa
The African Union Commission (AUC) and HelpAge International have urged African Union Member States to develop and implement policies that protect the rights of older people in Africa.
Older people count: ensuring data is fit for purpose to create a better world for all ages
A high-level panel, to launch HelpAge International’s 2015 Global AgeWatch Index and discuss how the Sustainable Development Goals will impact on issues around ageing will take place at the United Nations Secretariat in New York today.
Switzerland replaces Norway at top of this year’s Global AgeWatch Index
Switzerland is the best country in the world for older people, according to this year’s Global AgeWatch Index, climbing two places to replace Norway at the top spot.
Switzerland tops Global AgeWatch Index 2015
Today (Wednesday 9 September 2015), HelpAge International is launching the Global AgeWatch Index 2015, ranking 96 countries according to the social and economic wellbeing of older people. The Index represents 91 per cent of people aged 60 and over, some 901 million people, measuring the wellbeing of older people in four key areas: income security, health, personal capability and an enabling environment.
Minimum standards for age and disability-inclusive humanitarian responses launched
HelpAge International has worked with six other agencies to launch a new set of minimum standards to support ageing and disability inclusive responses in humanitarian crises.
Myanmar floods: HelpAge responding to families affected
At least 300 family kits have been provided by HelpAge International to five camps for internally displaced people in the Magway region in west Myanmar.