Addressing barriers to decent work in Indonesia
A research study on businesses and working conditions of older women entrepreneurs in Central Java, Indonesia.
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Ensuring the full participation of older women in the global gender movement
HelpAge International and its network members have submitted a statement to the 68th Session of the United Nations Commissions on the Status of Women (CSW 68) that will take place in March 2024.
World Food Day: The silent struggles of older people facing food insecurity
As we mark World Food Day on 16 October, we take a look at the challenges facing older people in low- and middle-income countries as they struggle to fulfill one of the most essential of human rights: the right to food.
HelpAge statement on Israel and Gaza
HelpAge statement on Israel and Gaza
Critical concerns facing older Ukrainian refugees in Poland
Housing woes, income insecurity and healthcare obstacles amongst top priorities.
Empowering older people worldwide: my vision for change at HelpAge International
This blog has been penned by Cherian Mathews, on his appointment as CEO of HelpAge International.
Cherian Mathews appointed as new Chief Executive of HelpAge International
He assumed his role on 6 September 2023.
Earthquake in Morocco
HelpAge response to the earthquake in Morocco
Alarming challenges faced by older people in Myanmar
Gender disparities, healthcare obstacles, and food insecurity among urgent concerns.
Women of all ages most affected by lack of gender transformative health and care
Health and care systems worldwide are unprepared for a world where, by 2030, the global population aged 60 or over is projected to reach 1.4 billion, with the majority being female
Voices of older people in Lebanon
Involving older people in policy formulation and review in Lebanon
The food, fuel, finance crisis: Colombia under the spotlight
We look at the impact of the global food, fuel and finance crisis in Colombia, and what this means for older people who are often overlooked.