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A visit to Meshmesh in Lebanon highlights the power of local care that uplifts, connects, and respects older people.
Older people overlooked in post-conflict and recovery efforts More than six months after the 2024 cross-border escalation ...
This report presents key findings and recommendations on the protection, health, livelihoods, disability inclusion, and ...
Country Profiles on the Rights & Wellbeing of Older Persons: A How-to-Guide from the Arab Region (Arabic) ...
Over the last three years in the Middle East, HelpAge has worked in partnership with UNFPA to produce a total of eighteen ...
Six distinguished leaders in ageing, development, and human rights have joined the Board of HelpAge International in recent months, deepening the organisation’s global expertise and commitment to ...
The Final Report (2021–2024) documents the journey, impact, and lessons learned from the project’s implementation in 65 villages.
In a region shaped by conflict, communities are coming together to rebuild – not just homes and livelihoods, but dignity and inclusion. At the heart of this transformation are older people and persons ...
In Ethiopia’s Borena and Bale zones, pastoralist communities have long faced the harsh realities of recurring droughts, limited economic opportunities, and the growing impact of climate change. These ...
Why this matters Older people represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the global population — yet their rights remain overlooked and under-protected in international law. A new convention ...
A practical guide to developing and using country profiles on the rights and wellbeing of older persons in the Arab region, based on HelpAge and UNFPA’s experience across 18 countries.
Older people in Zambia have the right to work and earn a living, just like everyone else. The Zambian government has taken steps to support lifelong learning and improve older people’s wellbeing, but ...