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I 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)...

HelpAge International's Age Demands Action campaign culminates in a day of action on 1 October, the International Day of Older Persons.

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.