Colombia – Addressing the food, fuel and finance crisis (Policy brief)
ResourceOlder people in crisis in Colombia: an urgent need for action
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Migration and ageing: Income security during old age for the refugee and migrant population in Colombia and Peru – Policy Brief (Spanish)
ResourceAgeing on the move - Policy Brief - Spanish
Migration and ageing: Income security during old age for the refugee and migrant population in Colombia and Peru – Policy Brief (English)
ResourceAgeing on the move - Policy Brief - English
Asia: Population Ageing – Policy interventions – Overview
ResourceAsia: Population Ageing - Policy interventions - Overview
UN Member States move one step closer to a convention
NewsUN Member States voted to take steps to strengthen the protection of older people’s rights in a landmark vote in the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday 27 November.
The silver economy is the future economy
NewsIn this article, Stuart Gietel Basten argues that the real potential of the silver economy lies in helping people remain healthy, active and engaged throughout later life, while recognising the vital contributions older people make to families, communities and economies.
Putting age on the disability agenda
Blog postLast week I was delighted to represent HelpAge International at the International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC) general assembly to discuss how people with disabilities may face additional discrimination on the basis of age and gender.
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International Workers Day: Older people working longer for less
NewsOn 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.
Former Japanese Health Minister Professor Keizo Takemi joins HelpAge International as Ambassador
NewsHis experience shaping responses to demographic change in Japan will support stronger global advocacy for the rights and wellbeing of older people.
An opportunity to promote better health for older people
Blog postThis week, the Brazilian government and the WHO opened the first World Conference on Social Determinants of Health in Rio de Janeiro. Over 50 ministers are attending as well as secretaries of health from all around the world and...