Social protection can transform lives of older women
Older womens' lives can be transformed by social protection policies and programmes, providing stability and dignity, contributing to a fairer and more inclusive world.
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Growing solutions together: why older people matter in climate action
This blog piece, written ahead of COP29, explores how older people can contribute to mitigating the climate crisis.
A new era for older people in Africa: AU Protocol on Rights of Older Persons comes into force
The AU Protocol on the Rights of Older Persons comes into force on 4 November. This is a landmark step for Africa, ensuring the protection and promotion of the rights of older people across the continent.
More than 150 NGOs call for a ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon, and Israel and an end to impunity amid a spiralling humanitarian catastrophe and escalating regional conflict
The statement decrying the world's collective failure comes as the French government convenes an international conference today on Lebanon.
Older people on the frontlines of climate action
This blog piece is written by Hari Krishna Nibanupudu, Climate Change and Ageing Adviser at HelpAge International.
Tackling non-communicable diseases: addressing the needs of older people and promoting healthy ageing for all
Non-Communicable Diseases are the leading cause of death and disability globally, and older people are disproportionately affected.
Rapid Needs Assessment of older people in Mount Lebanon, October 2024
Clothing, cash assistance and medication are what displaced people in Mount Lebanon urgently need according to a rapid needs assessment carried out by the Institute for Development, Research, Advocacy and Applied Care (IDRAAC), a member of the HelpAge global network in Lebanon.
Less than one per cent of aid spent on gender equality benefits older women
An analysis of the US$ 5.7 billion of aid spent on gender equality projects has revealed that only 0.1% directly includes older women – who represent a significant proportion of the global female population.
Northern Gaza is Being Erased – Global Leaders Must Act Now to End Israel’s Atrocities
The Israeli forces’ assault on Gaza has escalated to a horrifying level of atrocity. Northern Gaza is being wiped off the map.
A year of unimaginable hardship for Gaza’s older people: A reflection by Dr. Umaiyeh
"My heart is boiling. We are so down." These are the words of Dr. Umaiyeh Khammash, the director of Juzoor for Health and Social Development, a Palestinian NGO that has been tirelessly working to provide aid to the people of Gaza since the onset of hostilities.
Members of the HelpAge global network impacted in Gaza and Lebanon amid escalating conflict
Two members of the HelpAge global network have come under direct attack in the same week.
One year of endless displacement and loss: the heartbreaking struggle of Gaza’s “Umm Ashraf”
The war in Gaza has been raging for almost a year now, sparing no one, regardless of age. 82-year-old Fatima Shahda has been forcibly displaced multiple times in the past year. She reflects on her experiences here.