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This discussion paper has been developed by an informal group brought together on their own initiative to respond to the call of the Chair of the UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG) inviting stakeholders to contribute ideas and proposals on the possible elements of a new international instrument. The group comprises a small number of representatives of NGOs and experts with the immediate goal to provide input that will support the work of civil society as well as help frame the discussion at the OEWG.

As of early August, COVID-19 cases and deaths in India are increasing. This coupled with the significant economic and social repercussions facing India's population has meant that many older people are at risk. This includes not only the risk of catching COVID-19 but also, for many, the risk of not being able to meet their basic needs. To be able to adapt its programming and provide advocacy messages, GRAVIS in collaboration with HelpAge undertook a multi-sector Rapid Needs Assessment in Rajasthan to provide a snapshot of the needs of older people. Find out more.

In Ethiopia older people, especially those residing in camp settings, are the most vulnerable to the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. This is because on top of the primary and secondary impacts of COVID-19 they already severely challenged by the impact of frequent natural disasters (drought), conflict, displacement, and concurrent disease outbreaks.

In Ethiopia older people, especially those residing in camp settings, are the most vulnerable to the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. This is because on top of the primary and secondary impacts of COVID-19 they already severely challenged by the impact of frequent natural disasters (drought), conflict, displacement, and concurrent disease outbreaks.

Este documento proporciona a los gobiernos, al personal de HelpAge International, a los miembros de la red y a los asociados mensajes clave para hacer incidencia a favor de la inclusion efectiva de las personas mayores en la planificacion de la preparacion y las respuestas que estan en marcha frente a la pandemia COVID-19 en el contexto de los pagos de pensiones.

Older people's right to humanitarian assistance HelpAge International's vision is of a world where older people lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. This applies to all older people, including those affected by humanitarian emergencies. The four principles of humanitarian action - humanity, neutrality, impartiality and operational independence - afford everyone the right to safe and dignified access to humanitarian assistance and protection without discrimination and on an equal basis with others. Commitment to international humanitarian law and these principles means everyone responding to a humanitarian crisis has a responsibility to ensure all those affected, including older people, have these rights upheld. We want older people to be able to access humanitarian aid with dignity and in safety. Older people are not inherently vulnerable to disasters. However, when disasters strike, they are at risk of having their rights denied.

La población en Colombia incluye a más de 1.8 millones de personas afectadas por la actual crisis socioeconómica en Venezuela. Alrededor de 38.400 personas refugiadas y migrantes tienen 60 años o más y se encuentran entre las más vulnerables debido a la discriminación a la que se enfrentan; encontrando barreras para acceder a la salud, a los medicamentos y a las oportunidades de empleo.

La visión de HelpAge International es un mundo donde las mujeres y los hombres mayores llevan vidas activas, dignas, saludables y seguras. Esto se aplica a todas las personas mayores, incluidas las afectadas por emergencias humanitarias. Los cuatro principios de la acción humanitaria -humanidad, neutralidad,imparcialidad e independencia operativa- otorgan a todos el derecho a un acceso seguro y digno a la asistencia y protección humanitaria sin discriminación y en igualdad de condiciones con los demás. El compromiso con el derecho internacional de los derechos humanos y estos principios quieren decir que todas las personas que están inmersas en una crisis humanitaria se les debe garantizar el acceso a sus derechos, incluyendo a las personas mayores.

Population in Colombia includes more than 1.8 million people affected by the current socioeconomic crisis in Venezuela. Around 38,400 refugees and migrants are over 60 years and are at most vulnerable risk due to the discrimination they face in accessing health, medicine and employment opportunities.

This report explores the intersection between age, gender and disability and the use of Assisted Technology (AT) by older people, in emergency response and as a tool for disaster risk reduction. The report shows that AT can have a positive impact on independence, vulnerability reduction and resilience building for older women and men in humanitarian crises.

The objective of the study, commissioned by HelpAge International, was to explore the intersection between age and disability and the use of assistive technology by older people in both emergency response and as a tool for disaster risk reduction.