UN Independent Expert: “Social pensions are critical to human rights”
This paper summarises the second report of the United Nations Independent Expert on the question of human rights and extreme poverty.
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This paper summarises the second report of the United Nations Independent Expert on the question of human rights and extreme poverty.
A&D29 presents new data on how people over 49 are affected by HIV and argues for their inclusion in global targets. It also discusses non-communicable diseases, work, migration and humanitarian aid financing.
This report shows how older people in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India and Tanzania use a wide range of strategies according to their abilities, capacities and needs, to support their livelihood and secure an income in later life.
This paper outlines the growing need for community-based home care for older people in South East Asia. It explains the model of home care introduced by HelpAge Korea in collaboration with HelpAge International in the 10 countries of ASEAN.
This report shows how older people in Tanzania use a wide range of strategies according to their abilities, capacities and needs, to support their livelihood and secure an income in later life.
This report shows how older people in India use a wide range of strategies according to their abilities, capacities and needs, to support their livelihood and secure an income in later life.
This report shows how older people in Ethiopia use a wide range of strategies according to their abilities, capacities and needs, to support their livelihood and secure an income in later life.
This report shows how older people in Bangladesh use a wide range of strategies according to their abilities, capacities and needs, to support their livelihood and secure an income in later life.
This leaflet is a summary of the guidance on emergency shelter programmes. It provides evidence based advice for first line responders.
These guidelines recommend five key action points for including older people in emergency shelter programmes, so that their vulnerabilities are properly addressed.
This leaflet looks at why HIV and AIDS prevention strategies are important for older people in Africa and advocates how relevant strategies can be implemented.
This leaflet describes the scale and impact of HIV and AIDS on older people in Africa and advocates for prevention, treatment, care and support strategies for older people.