In Punjab province, a new law has been enacted to formally recognise older people’s rights and needs and the state’s duty to protect their dignity, wellbeing and security.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Un nuevo estudio publicado por HelpAge International expone la profundidad del abandono global de las personas mayores. Durante años, el mundo ha hablado de “no dejar a nadie atrás”. Sin embargo, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Pakistan’s Khyber District, bordering Afghanistan, has experienced decades of conflict, displacement, and poverty. Many communities here are still recovering, and older people and persons with ...