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Press release: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Today, (15 June) Age Demands Action campaigners in 40 countries, will bring attention to elder abuse and the importance of a new UN convention on the rights of older people.

New chair for HelpAge International

Arun Maira, 71, former member of the Planning Commission of India, is taking over as the next Chair of the Board of Trustees of HelpAge International.

HelpAge announces new Chair of Board of Trustees

Arun Maira, a former member of the Planning Commission of India, has today been announced as the next Chair of the Board of Trustees of HelpAge International, the leading global network of organisations working with and for older men and women.

Second earthquake strikes Nepal

This morning at 6.50 GMT, a second major earthquake registering 7.3 on the Richter scale struck eastern Nepal, with the epicentre midway between Kathmandu and the Everest area.