States continue to fail older people at UN
The 11th session of the Open-ended Working Group on Ageing took place last week while the COVID-19 pandemic continues and in the aftermath of some of the gravest violations of older people's rights.
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UN must deliver convention on older people’s rights as COVID-19 exposes systemic ageism
Activists will demand urgent action for a UN convention for the rights of older people at a global UN meeting on ageing today, amid evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic has brutally exposed systemic ageism and the dangerous lack of protection of older people's human rights.
New Global Report puts timely spotlight on Ageism
The publication by UN bodies of the Global Report on Ageism marks an important step forward in the campaign to end ageism, putting a spotlight on an issue that often goes unrecognised in society.
In Memory of Cho Ki Dong, a HelpAge founder and pioneer of work for older people
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death this month of Cho Ki Dong, founder and Honorary President of HelpAge Korea.
HelpAge International welcomes the launch of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing
Older people must be at the heart of the Decade if we are to ensure that their rights are recognised by decisionmakers at community, country, regional and global levels.
If not now, when? – Country focus on Yemen
Older people are being failed in emergency humanitarian responses around the world, overlooked in needs assessments and response plans.
UK’s foreign aid cuts mark a retrograde step for international aid
In response to a cut to the UK's commitments on foreign aid, Justin Derbyshire, Chief Executive at HelpAge International highlighted the devastating impact this decision could have on the most marginalised in societies in low- and middle- income countries.
Humanitarian sector neglecting older people, exacerbated by COVID-19
A new report from aid agencies Age International and HelpAge International, If not now, when? criticises the humanitarian sector for its failure to address the needs of older people in emergencies.
Humanitarian sector failing older people
A new report from aid agencies Age International and HelpAge International, 'If not now, when?' criticises the humanitarian sector for its failure to address the needs of older people in emergencies. This failure contravenes several international commitments made in recent years and flies in the face of humanitarian principles.
Beirut Rapid Needs Assessment highlights healthcare amongst priorities for recovery as Covid-19 increases in wake of blast
'What happened is unacceptable. This is a disaster for all human beings. Not only in Lebanon but for the whole world.' Kamal (80) Lebanese man who was in the Al Nahr river area, near the port where the explosion happened.
Jordanian government praises HelpAge response to COVID-19
HelpAge Jordan designed a programme to support and protect older people based on the HRP strategic priority: Protect, Assist, and Advocate. This project was supported by the Basic Needs Cluster and the Ministry of Planning and Jordanian Emergency Response.