In Brussels last week, to mark a Day of Action on social protection, I attended a round table debate at the European Parliament. It was organised by the European Working Group on Social Protection and Decent Work, of which...
Today, representatives from HelpAge’s EU network are attending the European Development Days (EDDs) in Brussels. This year, the event has a particular focus on the post-2015 agenda – the ongoing process to discuss and agree a single universal framework for sustainable development after 2015.
This year tens of thousands of older people around the world fought to protect their rights. From fighting for better mental health services, to putting an end to elder abuse - Age Demands Action campaigners made their voices heard.
To...
HelpAge research on older people and low mobility in Tanzania used in case study included among top 20 most impressive examples of UK research contributing to international development.
This week, the UN's Commission for Social Development (CSD) meets in New York to discuss poverty eradication strategies. The CSD meets every February and is a technical body of the UN that develops policy responses to social development. Its...
Today, the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, HelpAge International is launching the Global AgeWatch Index 2014. The Index ranks 96 countries according to the wellbeing of older people in four key domains: income security, health, personal capability and enabling environments.
