HelpAge International - Promoting the rights of older people
WEBThe HelpAge global network is a worldwide partnership working with and for older people globally, with a special focus on low and middle-income countries. Our mission is to promote the wellbeing and inclusion of older women and men, and reduce poverty and discrimination in later life. HelpAge International is a global non-profit organisation ...
About us - HelpAge International
WEBAbout us. HelpAge International is a global non-profit organisation that works to improve the lives of older people around the world. We work through the HelpAge global network, an alliance of organisations committed to the wellbeing, dignity and voice of older people. The organisation was founded in 1983, and the global network has 199 global ...
Publications - HelpAge International
WEBPublications. We offer an extensive collection encompassing decades of experience. Dive into our vast library and download free publications on ageing and older people. Publications. Publication type.
WEBAge discrimination: ‘Unequal treatment or denial of rights on grounds of age by individuals or organisations. It can be detected in processes, attitudes and behaviour which amount to discrimination through prejudice, ignorance, thoughtlessness and stereotyping which disadvantage older people.’. HelpAge International.
HelpAge Sri Lanka is proud of what it has achieved over 30 years
WEBFeb 2, 2016 · HelpAge Sri Lanka celebrates its 30th anniversary this month.Since our founding in 1986 we have travelled far towards achieving our goal of making Sri Lanka a better place to live for our senior citizens.. We are proud to be known as the leading Sri Lankan NGO working to improve older people’s lives.
WEBA UN convention on the rights of older people Five reasons why we need one. UN convention on the rights of older peopleFive reasons why we need one Older people are being denied their human rights Fo. ent violence, abuse and neglect of older people that are fully enforced.1Health: Sixty per cent of older people surveyed in low- and middle ...
WEBAdvocacy by older people, with older people and for older people. HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a mission to work with and for disadvantaged older people worldwide to achieve a lasting improvement in the quality of their lives. Any parts of this publication may be reproduced without permission ...
Respond to humanitarian crises - HelpAge International
WEBA large and rapidly growing number of older people are affected by humanitarian crises. The proportion of the population aged 50 and over in fragile countries, where conflict and disasters are more likely to occur, is expected to rise from 12.3 per cent (219.9 million) in 2020 to 19.2 per cent (586.3 million) in 2050. A radical shift is needed.
Vacancies - HelpAge International
WEBHelpAge is looking for an experienced firm/individual consultant to support with the Mid-Term Strategic Review of the progress of the Strategy 2030 within a changing context and sector, and an evolving HelpAge.
WEBProtecting the rights of older people in Africa Older people play a vital role in African society, but their rights are often ignored within legal systems, national policy and the international community.