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Millions of older people with disabilities risk being excluded from humanitarian assistance, new HelpAge report reveals
NewsUp to 14 million older people with disabilities are currently affected by humanitarian emergencies and, even though they are among the most at risk, a new study revealed how they routinely face barriers that limit their access to assistance and protection.
“People’s victory” brings social pension to the Philippines
Blog postOn 16 February, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo of the Philippines signed the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. The Act includes the introduction of a new non-contributory pension which will be targeted at the "poorest of the poor" over...
Ban Ki-moon’s Synthesis Report through an ageing lens
Blog postSince the UN Secretary General s long-awaited synthesis report on the post-2015 agenda came out last week and array of responses, from happy to not so happy, have been published on websites, through email lists and on social media.
So...
Make it Ageless in Slovenia
Blog postThe Make it Ageless campaign to ensure older people in the developing world are better included in the European Union's (EU) policy and programmes is well on its way to success! We are happy to report that the hard...
The food, fuel and finance crisis: Sri Lanka under the spotlight
NewsOver the next few months, we will be looking at the impact of the global food, fuel and finance crisis in 10 different countries, and what this means for older people who are often overlooked despite their specific needs.

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VacancyHelpAge International is seeking to recruitment a trustee member to join its Board.
Our work in Pakistan: Disaster risk reduction, health and rights
Blog postI am just leaving Pakistan, after five days here with our Country Director Ajeeba Aslam and her wonderful team of staff and partners. I seemed to have crammed a lot into a short period of time – learning all...
Breakthrough on ageing data agreed at United Nations in New York
NewsA new United Nations mechanism has been introduced to address the significant gaps in national and international statistics on ageing, paving the way for better disaggregated data that covers critical areas of older people's lives.
Japan earthquake: Why older people could be the hardest hit
Blog postSince Friday, terrifying images of the tsunami devastating eastern Japan have rolled out on news channels all over the world. Reporters are desperate for information and angles but one new story is clearly emerging - how Japan's large population...