After inequity earlier in life because they are female, the majority of women in poorer countries suffer prejudice again once they become older - a double burden of discrimination. In many societies, being widowed or single, either through divorce...
In a landmark meeting with EU partners, key leaders rallied support for older people in Ukraine to build a more age-inclusive society.
Bangladesh's long-awaited National Social Security Strategy (NSSS) has been launched - the first life-course approach to policy that will bring more than 30 million people into social safety net programmes.
Intending to reduce extreme poverty, improve
After the first meeting of the UN Generation Equality Campaign in Mexico, HelpAge is appealing to leaders, civil society and feminist movements not to side-line older women if they want to achieve the desired progress towards gender equality.
A new paper by The World Economic Forum advocates “a new social contract based on a new economic model, which places equal emphasis on growth, employment and social protection”.
Over the last two years, citizens across Europe have been exchanging messages with older people in developing countries, making their voices heard and showing solidarity through our "Europe Lead the Way" campaign. The campaign is gaining momentum in Europ
HelpAge International is looking to recruit a consultant currently based in Colombia to provide support as the Project Officer for mainstreaming Urban Ecosystem-Based Adaptation in Age-friendly Cities and Communities in Latin America.
A global photography exhibition created with HelpAge global network members shares stories of older people living through the climate crisis.
