(opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) Copy Older people in Pakistan are increasing in number, but for many years their rights and needs have ...

For the first time in its history, the UN CSW will place a dedicated focus on achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all older women.

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 ...

Ageing in the Twenty-First Century: A Celebration and A Challenge, is a landmark new report published by UNFPA and HelpAge. It makes the case for governments, NGOs, global institutions, and civil ...

(opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) Copy This global phenomenon, driven by declining birth rates and increasing life expectancy, is ...

HelpAge’s new report highlights the critical link between ageing populations and climate change, ahead of COP28 climate talks. The world is turning a blind eye to the need to address the profound link ...

The visit is part of Irish Aid’s ongoing commitment to partnership, learning and accountability, and offers an opportunity to see first‑hand how older people are organising, speaking up and shaping ...

This document jointly published with the African Union and HelpAge commits AU member states to design, implement, monitor and evaluate appropriate integrated national policies to meet the needs of ...

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

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A new report looks at the changing roles of older people in north-west Syria after 13 years of conflict and the devastation caused by the 2023 earthquake. Deteriorating economic conditions have left ...

This policy brief shares key findings from the first use of the WHO Ageism Scale in Latin America. The study was implemented in partnership with five universities (University of Edinburgh, Universidad ...