Disaster risk reduction and responses must protect older people, says HelpAge International
Older people are among those worst affected by disasters and more must be done to protect them, according to HelpAge International.
...The call comes as world leaders, policy makers and health officials gather in Australia for the 13th International Federation of Ageing (IFA) conference to discuss disaster and emergency responses, along...
Search
...The call comes as world leaders, policy makers and health officials gather in Australia for the 13th International Federation of Ageing (IFA) conference to discuss disaster and emergency responses, along...
Older people’s inclusion to dominate discussions on Sustainable Development Goals at Tanzania forum
Tanzania's Economic and Social Research Foundation, in collaboration with HelpAge International, is organising a High Level National Dialogue Forum in Dar es Salaam on Thursday 1 September 2016. It will discuss the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how the commitment to "leave no one behind" has given older people new visibility in the post-2015 process.
World Humanitarian Summit: Ensuring global ageing is recognised
Preparations are well underway for the first World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) that will take place in Istanbul in May 2016.
Tanzanian older people join their compatriots for increased attention to the rising prevalence of diabetes
Older activists in Tanzania will today join a global campaign calling for action to tackle the growing health threat caused by diabetes through screening, testing, treatment and education.
The actions, taking place on this World Health Day, which is being commemorated under the theme: “Beat Diabetes: Scale up Prevention, Strengthen Care and Enhance Surveillance”, are part of HelpAge International’s annual Age Demands Action campaigns led by older activists from across the world to draw attention to the challenges they face.
Sustainable Development Goals for all ages… dare we dream?
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)...
Paris climate conference: first week sees positive commitments but neglects older people, 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.