Latin American states support call for a convention on the rights of older people
13 Latin American countries have openly and directly supported a motion to work towards a regional convention on the rights of older people.
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CEDAW adopts general recommendation on the rights of older women
In a major step forward in the protection of older women’s rights, the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) Committee has adopted a new general recommendation on the rights of older women.
Cholera outbreak in Haiti – What we’re doing
In Haiti, at least 250 people have died and over 3,000 cases of cholera have been confirmed. As a result, HelpAge’s health teams are rapidly stepping-up services in camps where we work with older people.
‘Pakistan winter relief effort mustn’t leave older people out in cold’
HelpAge International is distributing 3,500 cold weather kits in Pakistan to help older people this winter. The kits contain blankets and clothing for older people affected by flooding.
Study highlights chronic poverty of Ethiopia’s urban old
A new report launched in Addis Ababa reveals how older Ethiopians city-dwellers are facing severe food shortages and poverty.
Age Demands Action 2010: Campaigners say ‘Put age on the agenda’
Thousands of older people around the world are taking part in HelpAge International's Age Demands Action campaign 2010.
1 Oct: Haitians march to say ‘Don’t leave us out of country’s rebuild’
Hundreds of older Haitians will take to the streets on Friday, the UN International Day of Older Persons, to ensure they are not excluded from plans to rebuild Haiti.
Worldwide cost of Alzheimer’s more than 1% of world’s GDP
The costs associated with dementia will amount to more than 1% of the world's gross domestic product this year at $604bn a new global report says.
Social transfers for older people critical to MDGs
As the MDG summit approaches, HelpAge International wants governments to invest in social transfer schemes as part of achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
Solar kits help older Haitians “Tough” it out in temporary camps
It has been nine months since the Haiti earthquake and thousands of people are still living in camps as the slow process of rebuilding the country takes place.
HelpAge responds to devastating earthquake in Haiti
A massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake has struck Haiti. The extent of the devastation is still not clear but HelpAge International staff on the ground indicate that thousands of people have died.
Older people: Witness to climate change
Climate change and global ageing are two of the biggest issues facing humanity this century, yet explicit links between the two are rarely made.