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Factsheet_Rapid needs assessment of older people: Colombia

The assessment aims to help authorities and all organisations operating in Colombia, including humanitarian agencies, donors and coordination mechanisms to develop and implement inclusive programs, and to support the promotion of the rights of older refugees, migrants, returnees, Wayuu indigenous peoples and host communities.

Evaluacion rapida de necesidades para las personas mayores en Colombia

La Evaluacion Rapida de Necesidades para las Personas Mayores en La Guajira, Colombia (RNA-OP) describe las necesidades especificas de las personas mayores refugiadas, migrantes, retornadas provenientes de Venezuela y miembros de la poblacion indigena Wayuu que viven en Maicao, Uribia y Riohacha, Colombia.

Rapid needs assessment of older people: Colombia

The Rapid needs assessment of older people in La Guajira, Colombia (RNA-OP) outlines the specific needs of older refugees, migrants, returnees and members of the Wayuu indigenous population living in Maicao, Uribia and Riohacha, Colombia, having fled the current socioeconomic crisis in Venezuela.

Elder abuse: What is it

Elder abuse is violence or any other type of harm because of older age. This flyer provides a definition and description of the types of elder abuse.

Elder abuse: Advice for communities (Fill in and print)

Elder abuse is violence or any other type of harm because of older age. It can be carried out by those who are close to older people, such as family and caregivers, or by social structures and institutions.

Action Research to Assess the OPA Model in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia and VietNam

The expected increase in the number and proportion of older people has significant implications for social policy to meet the needs of an older population. Older people are likely to require more and different health services than younger people and may be more vulnerable to falling into poverty, particularly as the proportion of the working age population shrinks.