New research shows the size of the older population in most Commonwealth countries will double in the next 25 years
New research shows the size of the older population in most Commonwealth countries will double in the next 25 years
As famous women speak out against discrimination, we must make sure that we are listening, not only to those with a platform and a voice, but also to those who are vulnerable and marginalised. Which is why I am excited to announce a new piece of research into older women and unpaid care, which Age International is carrying out with the Overseas Development Institute (ODI).
Read more ›As Director of Age International, I would like to reassure you of Age International’s strongest possible commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of everyone who comes into contact with the charity – whether beneficiaries, staff or volunteers.
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When I’m asked to explain how social pensions can mark a turning point for the people receiving them, the story of Kajubi & Nakiwanda in Uganda immediately comes to mind – an older couple who, despite losing everything in the war, are now able to afford the church wedding they had always dreamed of.
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67-year-old Cristina* recently travelled from Moldova to London, in order to speak about the decades of violence she has experienced at the hands of her husband. Her words served as an important reminder – when it comes to violence against women, we must make more of an effort to listen to the experiences of women of all ages.
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