Publications

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Older people in conflict

4 April 2025

Response on the call issued by the Independent Expert (on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons) on older people in conflict situations

Barriers to accessing social protection in rural Kenya

1 April 2025

Exploring barriers and facilitators to accessing social protection and influencing wider wellbeing of older people in rural Kenya

Country profiles on the rights and wellbeing of older persons: a how-to-guide from the Arab region

22 March 2025

A practical guide to developing and using country profiles on the rights and wellbeing of older persons in the Arab region, based on HelpAge and UNFPA’s experience across 18 countries.

Older people’s right to social protection and to work

7 March 2025

Response to the call issued by the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons

HelpAge Ukraine Spotlight (February 2025)

1 March 2025

An update on our activities in Ukraine in February 2025

HelpAge Ukraine Spotlight (January 2025)

1 February 2025

An update on our activities in Ukraine in January 2025

Impact review for the Accountability and Fulfilment for Older People to Raise their Dignity Programme – AFFORD

23 January 2025

Using a meta-analysis of evaluations, supporting documents, and key informant interviews, the review assesses the programme’s results.

HelpAge Ukraine Spotlight (December 2024)

31 December 2024

An update on our activities in Ukraine in December 2024

Ensuring inclusive climate action in Bangladesh

19 December 2024

Older people in Bangladesh are particularly at risk of climate change impacts and have adopted various coping strategies to deal with the impacts of hazards and disasters.