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Population ageing is a profound demographic transformation that is reshaping our societies.

At 75 years old, Dr. Yehia Abed, director of operations for Juzoor, a non-governmental organisation in Gaza, has witnessed more than 20 wars.

It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Agnes Kariuki, founder and lead of Kenya’s Kibera Day Care Centre for the Elderly and a stalwart champion of the rights and wellbeing of older people.

Tanja Venisnik, Global Rights Policy Adviser, reflects on a historic advancement towards a UN convention on older persons' rights.

Open letter from the CEO of HelpAge International, Cherian Matthews

The devastating floods that are sweeping through Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru and Tana River counties in Kenya, claiming more than 200 lives, have created significant challenges for the people caught up in the crisis.

In a landmark meeting with EU partners, key leaders rallied support for older people in Ukraine to build a more age-inclusive society.

People in Rafah have faced multiple displacements over the past seven months. This is particularly challenging for older people, especially those with health conditions, mobility issues and on the verge of severe malnutrition.

The climate crisis affects everyone, but its impact is most severe on those living in low and middle-income countries, despite contributing the least to its causes.

Luke Tumelty, Programme Associate, Manager, delves into the gender disparities in access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

Malawi passed The Older Persons’ Bill, marking a monumental leap forward for the country's ageing population.

Tanvi Patel, Global Gender Policy Adviser, reflects on what is needed for the full inclusion of older women in global gender debates.