Global Adviser- Gender Policy
HelpAge is looking for a Global Adviser-Gender Policy to join its Society For All Ages Portfolio team.
The Global Adviser-Gender Policy at HelpAge International will provide thought leadership, advocacy, technical support on gender-related issues, collaborating across portfolios, regional teams and stakeholders to identify and develop new gender-specific...
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The Global Adviser-Gender Policy at HelpAge International will provide thought leadership, advocacy, technical support on gender-related issues, collaborating across portfolios, regional teams and stakeholders to identify and develop new gender-specific...
Consultancy: Mapping of existing frameworks/policies and Legislation for Older People in Zambia
We are seeking a dynamic consultant to conduct a comprehensive mapping of existing frameworks, policies, and legislation for older people in Zambia.
Age Demands Action in Africa: Older people are the heart of the campaign
This is a campaign that no one should miss! Over the past 6 months, I have been helping our affiliates and partners in Africa to deliver a massive and impactful 2011 Age Demands Action campaign. Although the highlight of...
On the first anniversary of Zanzibar’s universal pension, HelpAge calls on African governments to implement similar schemes
As Zanzibar celebrates the first anniversary of its universal pension scheme, HelpAge International is calling on African governments to implement similar social protection initiatives.
Decent Work Day: Don’t forget the older working poor!
On 7 October, millions of workers across the globe will be uniting to celebrate the World Day for Decent Work. It's a key moment. The financial crisis has decimated jobs and economies and social unrest is rising. Leaders the...
International AIDS Conference 2012: Include older people in HIV statistics
On 22 July the HIV world’s attention will be turned to Washington D.C. as the International AIDS Conference, AIDS 2012, gets underway. HelpAge CEO, Richard Blewitt, HIV Policy Adviser, Rachel Albone and other staff working on HIV and representatives from our partner organisations will be at the conference.
HelpAge Affiliates in Tanzania awarded
"This is a big success for all of us: SAWAKA, HelpAge International and all other organisations working with and for older people. We are happy other people have acknowledged that.'' Livingstone Byekwaso, Programme Coordinator, Saidia Wazee Karagwe (SAWAK
HIV and AIDS response marginalises older people
This blog was written by Denebo Dekeba, Programme Officer at HelpAge affiliate, Ethiopian Elders and Pensioners National Association. This month, Ethiopia hosted the International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Africa (IC
Safeguarding and inclusion at HelpAge International
Our policies reflect our values of striving for significant and lasting impact, being inclusive, working as committed partners, and being passionate about learning.
HelpAge European Affiliates join forces to mark the launch of EY2012
I am blogging from snowy Copenhagen this week at the official launch of the 2012 European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity Between Generations (EY2012). The aim of EY2012 is to create a society for all ages by promoting...