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Older refugee rights must be protected
Blog postOlder refugees face significant challenges when they are displaced. They can be victims of discrimination; their safety is at risk and they often have to overcome barriers to access the support and assistance they need. These risks can be...
Older people join global campaign to raise awareness of growing prevalence of diabetes
NewsOn World Health Day, 7 April, older campaigners in more than 50 countries will be calling for diabetes, a leading cause of death, to be tackled early through screening, testing, treatment and education. The actions are part of HelpAge International’s Age Demands Action campaign.
Lack of data renders older women invisible in the face of violence and discrimination, says HelpAge International
NewsHelpAge International is calling for more to be done to end violence and abuse against older women, saying that a lack of data is leaving them at risk.
Human Rights Day: HelpAge says age discrimination must stop
NewsWe’re marking Human Rights Day, 10 December, with a renewed call for governments to challenge the wide range of human rights violations experienced every day by many older women and men.
Sustainable Development Goals for all ages… dare we dream?
Blog postI wanted to share news from New York, and write about our friend and colleague, the totally inspirational Helen Hamlin. An activist for the rights of older people and herself 91, Helen addressed the United Nations (watch from 01.30.20)...
Celebrating five years of Age Demands Action
NewsHelpAge International's Age Demands Action campaign culminates in a day of action on 1 October, the International Day of Older Persons.