Older Persons’ Bill: Malawi’s Landmark Legislation for Older People
Malawi passed The Older Persons’ Bill, marking a monumental leap forward for the country's ageing population.
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Let’s make room for older women to participate in the achievement of gender equality
Tanvi Patel, Global Gender Policy Adviser, reflects on what is needed for the full inclusion of older women in global gender debates.
HelpAge International and Irish Aid join forces to support older Africans
HelpAge International has been selected as one of the recipients of Irish Aid funding, receiving an allocation from the Irish Government.
Navigating Change: HelpAge Tanzania’s Journey to Localisation
1 April 2024 marks the launch of HelpAge Tanzania, an independent and autonomous national organisation working for the rights and wellbeing of older people and people with disabilities in Tanzania.
Rhea Tariq appointed as new Director of Global Impact at HelpAge International
HelpAge International has announced the appointment of Rhea Tariq as its new Director of Global Impact.
Older people will be among the first to fall if famine is declared in Gaza
HelpAge International is deeply alarmed by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification’s (IPC) Acute Food Insecurity Analysis findings, which state that “famine is imminent in the northern governorates [of Gaza] and projected to occur anytime between mid-March and May 2024”.
Key ways to include older people in humanitarian nutrition responses
The right to food is a basic human right but around the world millions of people go hungry every day. This gets worse during humanitarian crises, as we are seeing in the current conflict in Gaza, where famine is a very real threat.
Gaza: Airdrops and sea routes are no alternative to aid delivery by land
Joint INGOs statement on airdrops and sea routes to the Gaza Strip – Released 13 March 2024
Advancing Gender Equality through Social Protection in an Ageing World
Our new policy report offers suggestions on how to move towards social protection programmes that, when correctly applied, can be transformative.
Inspiring wisdom: highlighting older women this International Women’s Day
Turning the spotlight to three extraordinary women whose stories transcend age, demonstrating that a lifetime of learning and service knows no bounds.
Raising the profile of older women at CSW68
We are attending CSW68 to raise the profile of older women and demand their inclusion in the global gender movement.
Celebrating a Milestone: Older Not Over Film Nominated for Charity Awards
Our project, "Older Not Over," has earned a coveted nomination for Smiley’s prestigious Charity Film Awards 2024.