As people with HIV age, they must be included in HIV prevention, treatment, care and support
UNAIDS is calling for a comprehensive strategy to respond to the increasing long-term health care costs associated with older people who have HIV.
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HelpAge saddened to hear of the loss of Tanzanian campaigner for older people’s rights
HelpAge International and all those we work with in Tanzania are saddened to hear of the passing of Mama Margareth Chikira, an activist who championed the rights of older across the country.
Make cities safe and inclusive for older people, says new HelpAge report ahead of Habitat III
Urban development must ensure cities are inclusive, welcoming and supportive places that actively protect and promote older people's rights, our new report argues.
HelpAge International report outlines recommendations to ensure cities are inclusive for all ages
Urban development must protect and promote the rights of older people and create inclusive, welcoming and supportive cities for all ages, HelpAge International argues in a new report launched ahead of the sustainable urbanisation conference Habitat III.
HelpAge campaigners take a stand against ageism on International Day of Older Persons
Today, on International Day of Older Persons 2016, campaigners in 45 countries around the world are joining the United Nation's call to "take a stand against ageism".
Older men and women stand up against ageism around the world
Older activists from more than 45 countries across the world will join the United Nation's call to "take a stand against ageism" on International Day of Older Persons.
UN member states can no longer prevent a convention on the rights of older people
UN member states can no longer delay or prevent the implementation of a new convention on the rights of older people, following the release of a UN Independent Expert's report on older people at the Human Rights Council last week.
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.
Vulnerable older people displaced in South Sudan by recent upsurge in violence
HelpAge International is very concerned about the situation of older people affected by violence and internal displacement in South Sudan.
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.
Toby Porter to step down as Chief Executive of HelpAge International
After three years as Chief Executive of HelpAge International, Toby Porter will be leaving in September to become the Chief Executive of Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust. Justin Derbyshire, Director of Programmes of HelpAge International, will take over as interim Chief Executive from September. Plans for the transition process are already underway. The Board of HelpAge International, chaired by Arun Maira, will begin a global search to recruit Toby’s successor.
HelpAge calls for convention to protect rights of older people near end of life
Older people are campaigning for the right to be free from violence and abuse under international law on this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.