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The UN Secretary-General is to be commended for recognising older people’s needs in humanitarian responses, but more needs to be done, says HelpAge International.

Older people in Tanzania are to have a specific ministry devoted to their welfare for the first time in the country’s history.

Adapting to climate change today will protect older people from natural disasters, droughts and famine tomorrow, says HelpAge International.

The first week of the Paris climate change conference is a welcome step forward but the wellbeing of older people needs specific focus, says HelpAge International.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have the potential to end poverty, reduce inequality and tackle climate change by 2030. At the heart of the goals is a commitment to ensure that No one is left behind' and that no...

Older people in more than 50 countries will come together today (1 October) on the International Day of Older Persons to celebrate ageing and draw attention to the issues they face. Among the actions planned, campaigners will be sheltering under umbrellas to symbolise the protection of their rights.

HelpAge International speaks to Manuel Basilio, spokesperson of HelpAge network member the National Older People Forum (FTI).
During the Mozambican civil war (1977 to 1992) one million people died and millions of others were left in poverty. War survi

At the end of February in Chad, Africa Member States launched a Common Africa Position (CAP) on the post-2015 agenda. The CAP recognised and put more emphasis on: “The need to address the unfinished business of the MDGs and...

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