New Tanzanian ministry for older people is a positive step, says HelpAge International
NewsOlder people in Tanzania are to have a specific ministry devoted to their welfare for the first time in the country’s history.
...positive results, including legislating the national policy on ageing so there is a binding legal framework to support implementation of policies and strategies related to ageing. The inclusion of older...
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...positive results, including legislating the national policy on ageing so there is a binding legal framework to support implementation of policies and strategies related to ageing. The inclusion of older...
We can’t ignore the consequences of climate change and an ageing world, says HelpAge International
NewsAdapting to climate change today will protect older people from natural disasters, droughts and famine tomorrow, says HelpAge International.
Paris climate conference: first week sees positive commitments but neglects older people, says HelpAge International
NewsThe 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.
How Rwanda is keeping older people on the SDG agenda
Blog postThe 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 activists take part in umbrella action to campaign for the protection of human rights
NewsOlder 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.
Standing up for the rights of older people in Mozambique
Blog postHelpAge 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
Post-2015: Africa Member States address ageing populations
Blog postAt 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...
Welcome to our new website!
Blog postWelcome to our new website! We are thrilled to be launching a brand new www.helpage.org. We hope the clear, clean design appeals to you, that it’s easy for you to find what you’re looking for, and that you are...
COVID-19: How we responded to older people’s wishes in Rwanda
NewsCOVID-19 made itself known in Rwanda in March of this year. The government was quick to respond, by setting up preventive measures and providing food to people who had informal jobs and using media to disseminate information. But older people's heightened risk to COVID-19 was not clear in these media campaigns. Only general messages were given to communities.
Older activists demand their rights at the UN
NewsThis week, older activists involved in HelpAge's Age Demands Action campaign are standing up for older people's rights at the United Nations Open Ended Working Group on Ageing session (OEWG in New York.