...which he talked about his pride in Fiji for being the first country in the region to begin developing a National Policy on Ageing, and his belief in the value...

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...which he talked about his pride in Fiji for being the first country in the region to begin developing a National Policy on Ageing, and his belief in the value...

The Fight for Older People’s Rights

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Championing the rights and wellbeing of older people alongside a global network of partners and local NGOs is at the core of HelpAge International’s work. But entrenched ageism and discrimination mean that the rights of a growing population of older people continue to be overlooked.

New features and a refreshed look for Pension Watch!

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Today we are unveiling a refreshed version of our Pension Watch website. It was first launched in 2010 as a knowledge hub dedicated to monitoring the right to social security in older age, with a focus on tax-financed social...

HelpAge International Wins US$ 1.5 million Hilton Humanitarian Prize

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HelpAge International, the only global organisation with a singular focus on providing assistance to and advocating for disadvantaged older people, has been selected to receive the 2012 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize of $1.5 million. The Prize will be presented at the Global Philanthropy Forum on April 16 in Washington, D.C.

We came not to lament, we want action

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As an organisation centred on human rights, we at HelpAge International want to put voices and participation of older people at the heart of what we do.
This week, there has been a special focus on older people at the...