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The Tanzanian government has not released aggregate numbers of COVID-19 cases or deaths since April 29. However, anecdotal information suggests that since then the number of cases and deaths continue to rise. While currently there are no cases of COVID-19 in the three camps where HelpAge is working with refugees from Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) the potential impact of a COVID-19 outbreak in the camps could be devasting. To better understand how the virus is affecting these older people and to determine future programming needs, HelpAge undertook a multi-sector Rapid Needs Assessment in Nyarugusu, Nduta and Mtendeli refugee camps in Kigoma, Tanzania.

In Cambodia, like many countries in South East Asia, the deaths and cases from COVID-19 remain comparatively low. However, especially the secondary impacts of COVID-19 are making it more difficult for older people to access their basic goods and services. This includes access to health facilities and access to sufficient food. Therefore, to assess the challenges facing older people and to inform programming and policy decisions, HelpAge Cambodia conducted a multi-sector Rapid Needs Assessment.

In Rwanda, due in part to effective early government interventions, reported deaths and cases from COVID-19 remain relatively low. However, the impact on older people of the economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19 has been considerable. Therefore, to help evaluate the needs of older people during this unprecedented time and prepare for a potential increase in cases and deaths from COVID-19, Nsindagiza Organisation, with support from HelpAge, undertook a multi-sector Rapid Needs Assessment.

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.

Asociaciones de Personas Mayores en Asia oriental y Sudoriental

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.