Violence against older people is a global issue, says HelpAge International on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, (15 June), as activists in 45 countries call for a UN convention on the rights of older people to protect them and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Global AgeWatch Policy Brief 3 highlights how older women and men are both affected by environmental change and are key contributors to the planet’s sustainability. The opportunities and challenges of global ageing should therefore be central to sustainable development agendas such as Rio+20 and the post-2015 development framework.
New research published today shows that older, disabled and injured Syrian refugees are paying a double toll as a result of the conflict. The report, released by Handicap International and HelpAge International, provides new data showing how much these vulnerable refugees are struggling to meet their specific needs.
Hello! I am Ven Sarith, Project Manager at HelpAge International’s Cambodia office. I am happy to have the chance to share Cambodia’s experiences of the Age Demands Action (ADA) campaign. HelpAge International in Cambodia implements practical
Rachel Albone, HelpAge's HIV and AIDS Policy Adviser spent last week at the XVIII International AIDS Conference in Vienna. Here are some of her highlights: Sunday morning: We started with the World Health Organisation (WHO) consultation on Global AIDS...
Older people in crisis in Lebanon: an urgent need for action
This briefing explains the nature of gender inequality in older age and recommends how the EU's development and external action policies on gender equality and women’s empowerment can be implemented in a way that will benefit all people in older age.
On 10 December 2013, Human Rights Day celebrates 20 years of the United Nations’ achievements. HelpAge International is marking the occasion with new research that reveals the wide range of human rights violations experienced every day by many older women and men around the world.
Ninzizi, a Burundi refugee who is mute and has mental illness (c) Ben Small/HelpAge International
Something exceptional is taking place in London on 24th July: the first ever Global Disability Summit.
Co-hosted by the UK and Kenya Governments and the
