Publications

Our annual review 2015 describes how, with our partners and affiliates, we have helped millions of older people lead more dignified, active, healthy and secure lives.

Our annual review 2015 poster compares how our work is helping older people secure the income, health services and support they need, as well as a platform through which to get their voices heard.

In this edition of AgeNews, we report on the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Ageing, which was recently adopted at the 27th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (18-22 November 2015). You will find network updates and many events contributing to a better coordination and preparation for ageing societies in the region, such as the establishment of a new consortium for research on ageing and meeting of older people representatives.

This briefing explains the nature of gender inequality in older age and recommends how the EU’s development and external action policies on gender equality and women’s empowerment can be implemented in a way that will benefit all people in older age.

This training manual, developed with VALID International and Brixton Health, gives step-by-step guidance on how to estimate the needs of older people in humanitarian and developmental contexts quickly, accurately and at low-cost.

This paper states HelpAge International's position on how climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies can take into account ageing populations and their specific vulnerabilities.

This briefing explains the nature of gender inequality in older age and recommends how the EU’s development and external action policies on gender equality and women’s empowerment can be implemented in a way that will benefit all people in older age.

This report is based on the latest national survey of older people in 2014 by the National Statistical Office of Thailand. It provides an up-to-date assessment of the situation of older people in the country.

This policy brief provides an overview on the need for countries in the Asia and Pacific region to put in place comprehensive policy frameworks on ageing, including laws, policies, action plans and other instruments.

Our annual report and financial statements presents a detailed summary of our activities and full financial report for the year ending 31 March 2015.

This is a Spanish translation of the executive summary of the 2015 Global AgeWatch Index, ranking 96 countries according to the social and economic wellbeing of their older people. It highlights good practice and areas for improvement as well as gaps in data.

This is Russian translation of the executive summary of the 2015 Global AgeWatch Index, ranking 96 countries according to the social and economic wellbeing of their older people. It highlights good practice and areas for improvement as well as gaps in data.