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A massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Tuesday 12 January.
3 million people have been affected. Older people are particularly at risk and need food, water, medication, shelter and emotional support.
HelpAge and partners are on the ground to help meet these needs. Read more
Strong and fragile
HelpAge International has carried out a review the humanitarian community’s current policies and practice relating to older people for the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Working Group.
Recommendations for improvement are made in the UNFPA-funded report, Strong and fragile.
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Agenda for action
Do you want to ensure that older people receive their right to equitable treatment in natural disasters and in conflicts? Read more
