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.
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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.
action/2015: Campaigners call for strong commitment to finance our future
HelpAge campaigners met with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and his Special Advisor on Post-2015 Development Planning Amina J Mohammed during the Financing for Development (FFD3) conference to promote inclusive development for people of all ages.
Older people call for a convention on their rights at the UN
This week, older people around the world are calling for a convention on the rights of older people, as their governments convene at the UN for the sixth meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG).
Older people call for a convention on the rights of older people
This week, (14-16 July), older people around the world are calling for a convention on the rights of older people, as their governments convene at the UN.
The Americas lead the way with new convention to protect and promote older people’s rights
The Inter-American Convention on Protecting the Human Rights of Older Persons, the first regional instrument of its kind in the world, will promote, protect and ensure the recognition and full enjoyment of all human rights of older people.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Older people’s right to be free from violence is not protected
Today, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Age Demands Action campaigners in 40 countries will be calling for an end to elder abuse.