Jesusita has spent decades building a life for herself and her family in La Guaira, Venezuela. She arrived in the area 45 ...

The new ‘Comprehensive Law for Older Persons and the Promotion of Dignified, Active and Healthy Ageing’ law creates a ...

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(opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) Copy SCORE is a global programme that supports civil society organisations to become stronger, more ...

(opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) Copy The Venezuela Earthquake Response Manager will play a key role in leading HelpAge International’s ...

HelpAge International’s latest briefing emphasises the urgent need that any international community intervention must include plans to alleviate the suffering of older people and ensure the provision ...

These guidelines aim to help relief agencies meet the special needs of older people in emergencies. They also suggest ways to enhance older people’s contribution.

The Disaster Risk and Age Index ranks 190 countries across the world on the disaster risk faced by older people.

For millions of older Africans, the coming into force of this Protocol means that their rights and freedoms are no longer on the sidelines—they are front and centre, protected by law. The Protocol is ...

In a landmark moment for the global movement to protect the rights of older people, the UN Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution to establish an intergovernmental working group tasked with ...

A basic guideline for family and volunteers providing care and support to older people.

(opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) Copy Two billion women and girls worldwide lack access to any form of social protection, according to ...