UN expert says “social pensions are critical to human rights”
The UN’s independent expert on extreme poverty and human rights has launched her second report, this time focusing on older people, human rights and social protection.
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Older people’s knowledge averts crisis in Ethiopian floods
In Ethiopia, droughts and then floods are commonplace. Older people are taking the lead by using their knowledge to build latrines and wells in the appropriate places and averting an impending emergency.
Beijing: 15 years older but any wiser?
On International Women’s Day, HelpAge asks: Did the Beijing Platform for Action make a difference for older women around the world?
International Workers Day: Older people working longer for less
On 1 May, International Workers Day, HelpAge International launches a new report that uncovers how much work is done by older people in poorer countries and the difficulties they face.
New report for International Workers Day; older people working longer for less
On 1 May, International Workers Day, HelpAge International will launch a new report that uncovers how much work is done by older people in poorer countries and the difficulties they face.
South American summit debates needs of ageing population
HelpAge International will join representatives from the 12 governments of UNASUR (Union of South American Nations) on 26 March to debate on pensions, health systems, and social policies aimed at older people.
Haiti earthquake: One month on
Older survivors' needs remain an urgent priority, one month on from the day a massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti. HelpAge staff and local partners have been working hard to meet the most vulnerable survivors’ immediate needs.
HelpAge DRC project has “impressive impact”
An independent evaluation of HelpAge’s project to support older people displaced by the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo has found that “the overall impact was impressive”.
Aid reaches nursing home residents in Haiti
HelpAge and local partners are assessing the needs of older people and distributing medical supplies to residents of nursing homes in Haiti. We are working in 10 temporary camps, including one near the Municipal Home.
Concern mounts for Haiti’s vulnerable older people
Emergency aid is beginning to get through to earthquake-ravaged Haiti, according to HelpAge staff in Port-au – Prince. However, six days after Haiti’s worst—ever earthquake, aid is still achingly slow to get to those who need it most.
Haiti: Survivors desperate for aid
Thousands of survivors of the Haiti earthquake have been left homeless and lost loved ones. They are in desperate need of relief assistance. HelpAge is working with local partners and sending an emergency response team.
Tsunami five years on: A legacy for older people
Five years on, older people who survived the Indian Ocean tsunami, are facing more secure futures and are better prepared for the impact of natural disasters.