People of all ages need democracy

Older people march for their rights in Haiti.

This year’s theme for the International Day of Democracy is ‘Engaging Young People’. But why do older people need to sit up and take note, too?

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Ageing & the UN Human Development Report

Veronica, 68, from Kenya smiles at the camera.

We’re pleased that the pace of global population ageing has been recognised in this year’s UN Human Development Report, with the transition to old age identified as one of the key ‘sensitive stages’ of the life cycle.

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The hidden victims of the Syrian refugee crisis

An older Syrian refugee.

New research funded by Age International shows that older, disabled and injured Syrian refugees are the hidden victims of the three-year long conflict.

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Older refugees suffer as Syria conflict continues

An older Syrian refugee injured her legs in the bombings.

Today marks three years since the war in Syria began. Nearly 1 in 2 Syrians have been forced to flee their homes. Around 72,000 registered refugees are over 60 years old.

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Challenging stereotypical representations of Ethiopia

Wagay cuts the ribbon to open the Image Age photo exhibition.

‘We have poverty in Ethiopia, but things are getting better. The government is working to make things better, communities are working to help themselves. Show this – not just the problems,’ the Head of Press at the Ethiopia Embassy in London, cautioned us.

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