HelpAge International

HelpAge is a global network of organisations working for the rights of older people to support a dignified and healthy life in older age. #OlderNotOver

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Hanan Ridhi Abdullrahim’s rule for a fairer world: “Dedicate a salary for old people.”

Her message highlights why income security is essential to dignity and independence in old age.

Read her story and share your rule: https://t.co/dTj4kIFmfx

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Join us for a webinar on the Humanitarian Inclusion Standards (HIS).

Hear what seven years of evidence tell us about their impact and what comes next for inclusive humanitarian action.

📅 4 November 2026
🕘 9:00–11:00 UTC/GMT

Register: https://t.co/sYbaDIeOfj

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Ahead of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing, HelpAge Tanzania highlights the importance of recognising older people as active contributors and investing in their rights, wellbeing and participation.

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The Asia-Pacific Conference on Population Ageing begins in 10 days!

HelpAge Board member Martine Najem, Instructor of Public Health Practice at the American University of Beirut, shares her vision for older people to live with dignity, security and opportunity.

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How much do you know about the UN Convention on the Rights of Older People?

Take our five-minute quiz to test your knowledge, challenge common myths and learn why the Convention matters.

Take the quiz: https://t.co/F44a0ztATc

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Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing, Professor Sri Moertiningsih Adioetomo from Indonesia highlights why strong long-term care systems are essential to ensuring older people can live with dignity and independence.

Read more: https://t.co/GLAjfk93RH

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What change could most improve the lives of older people in your country?

Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing, NEPAN (Nepal Participatory Action Network) shares its perspective.

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Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Conference on Population Ageing, HelpAge Board member Peter Kaldes shares the change he believes could make the biggest difference for older people across the region over the next decade.

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At 72, Gul Abbas Satti continues to help his community, showing how older people contribute and lead.

His vision: a world where older people live with dignity, independence and financial security.

Read his story: https://t.co/BTeQqNEIq1

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Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing, we asked HelpAge network members: What change do you most want to see for older people in your country?

Hear Titus Abworo, Executive Director of ACF Kenya, share his vision.

Watch now!

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One year on, the Gaza ceasefire exists in name only.

We’re joining 100+ humanitarian, human rights and civil society organisations calling for an end to the killing and unrestricted humanitarian aid access.

Read the joint statement: https://t.co/yUojvYopSj

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At 80, Laurent Celestin Owona believes older people should continue to be seen, heard and respected, and have the opportunity to participate and contribute.

Read Laurent’s story: https://t.co/k9VSsXaioe

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Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing, we asked: “When I think about ageing in my country, the change I most want to see is…”

Here’s the perspective of an older person from Rwanda.

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Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing, HelpAge Board members are sharing their vision for a future where older people can thrive, contribute and live with dignity

Hear from trustee Cecilia Mbaka, Chair of Kenya’s National Board for Social Protection.

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At 72, Phạm Huy Chương believes older people should be respected, valued and able to continue contributing to society.

His story shows why older people's voices must help shape the UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons.

Read his story: https://t.co/jYBvW1iVKf

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Everyone should have a secure income in older age.

Pension Watch brings together global data on social pensions to support advocacy and decision-making.

Watch the video and explore the platform: https://t.co/XzFyILK2uz

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Join us for a webinar on the Humanitarian Inclusion Standards (HIS).

Hear what seven years of evidence tell us about their impact and what comes next for inclusive humanitarian action.

📅 4 November 2026
🕘 9:00–11:00 UTC/GMT

Register: https://t.co/sYbaDIeOfj

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Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing, Dr Sabine Henning of UN ESCAP highlights how cooperation and intergenerational solidarity can help build societies where people of all ages can thrive.

Read more: https://t.co/Ev81RcO7mn

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If older Kenyans could help write the rules, they say they would prioritise health, social pensions, accountability, freedom of movement and participation in decision-making.

Read more: https://t.co/b93H4YyaJE

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Older people are not just affected by laws and policies, they should help shape them.

Hear from older people in six countries about the rights that matter to them and the world they want to grow older in.

Read their stories and share your own rule: https://t.co/b93H4YyaJE