Chitralekha Massey

passionate, determined, likes a laugh often at oneself, and believes in equality for all!

[ICRICT @icrict]

"Coalitions of the willing can play a huge role in advancing the tax-the-rich agenda. The Seville Platform for Action can be the catalyst for such a movement. 🇪🇸, 🇧🇷, & 🇿🇦 are at the forefront" - @Jayati1609.
📌 The full conference at @UN: https://t.co/jT3MggcBnI

[Project Syndicate @ProSyn]

Martín Guzmán & Joseph E. Stiglitz explain why there could be no better tribute to the pontiff's legacy than a debt jubilee. https://t.co/BRsu5L1mjR

[HelpAge International @HelpAge]

We’re looking for a #HealthyAgeing Adviser to help drive global progress on #UniversalHealthCoverage, ensuring that the needs of #OlderPeople are addressed in #UHC policies and processes.

🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/5FUhZfI3zq
#HealthForAll

[United Nations @UN]

.@antonioguterres expresses deep concern after the adoption of Israeli laws that would prevent @UNRWA from continuing its essential work.

“UNRWA is indispensable,” he stressed, warning the laws could have devastating consequences for the entire region.

https://t.co/81VmqYr4mB

[Rana Safvi رعنا राना @iamrana]

Once upon a time this was one of the riverfront gardens of Agra. It belonged to Mumtaz Mahal and was inherited by Jahanara on her mother's death.
I had visited it some years ago & was appalled at its state of disrepair.
Anyway today it fell down under the weight of its dis neglect.
Photos by heritage explorers Rameen Khan ( left) and Shantanu (right).

[SwitzerlandUN @swiss_un]

The Palais des Nations, @UNGeneva headquarters, is undergoing renovation after almost a century.
A few sneak peaks of the soon-to-reopen renovated S Building, facing Place des Nations in #Geneva ⤵️

[The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative @theGEDC]

Domain 5 of the @CMSgov Age-Friendly Hospital Measure seeks to ensure consistent quality of care for older adults through the identification of a clinical champion (usually a GEM Nurse role). Learn more with our full blog of nurse education resources: https://t.co/sKl5YmG4Ws

[Ageing Better @Ageing_Better]

Did you know that over half (53%) of the 3 million people currently economically inactive due to long-term illness or disability, are between 50 and 65?

Our new comprehensive health and work evidence review breaks down this issue in more detail.

Download here: https://t.co/zv8x2fbbHo

[Yongjie Yon (also on Bluesky) @GeroNews]

Today on #InternationalCarersDay, we recognize the vital role carers play in supporting our ageing populations.

As our world ages, the need for integrated, person-centered care grows—ensuring older adults can live with dignity, independence, and well-being in communities that value them. #HealthyAgeing #AgeingIsLiving

[Rasel Hosen @details_with_ai]

This is Thomas Seyfried.

He's a scientist who's dedicated 30+ years to researching cancer.

His message? Cancer IS preventable.

Here are Seyfried's 7 MOST important rules for preventing cancer:

[Yongjie Yon (also on Bluesky) @GeroNews]

Excited about our upcoming #RC74CPH, an annual gathering of our @WHO_Europe 53 Member States to discuss pressing health issues including healthy ageing. Check out the Regional Director’s report on healthy ageing 👇🏻

[World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific @WHOWPRO]

For adults, muscle-strengthening activities done at least twice a week provide additional health benefits.

Let's be active! #EveryMoveCounts

[HelpAge International @HelpAge]

Introducing our new #AgeInclusion Toolkit! 🌍

This essential resource empowers organisations to include #OlderPeople in their programmes & advocacy efforts.

Explore our skills-building materials and learn how to implement age-inclusive practices.

https://t.co/EVpL2ZoXoQ

[Marina Walker @MarinaWalkerG]

One of the most moving pieces of partner impact I have witnessed during my time @pulitzercenter. India's Supreme Court just banned caste-based work in prisons after an exposé by @sukanyashantha & @jahnavi_sen of @thewire_in. The chief judge thanked the reporters for their work.

[ILC Canada @ILCCanada]

Ageism in health care is a serious issue that can lead to misdiagnosis, inadequate treatment, or even neglect. Everyone deserves quality care, no matter their age. #AgeismAwareness2024 @ILCglobal

#EqualCare #EliminateAgeism

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

With every breath you take, thank the Ocean. More than half of Earth’s oxygen comes from it! 🌊🫁 💙

via @LewisPughFDN

[HelpAge International @HelpAge]

One year on from the war in #Gaza, #OlderPeople remain among the most neglected. In his blog, Chris McIvor, our Regional Rep for Eurasia & the Middle East, reflects on the destruction and the need for urgent action - https://t.co/ENS8eHYpd5

[Stop Ecocide International @EcocideLaw]

🚨 BREAKING NEWS!

PACIFIC ISLANDS STATES FORMALLY PROPOSE CRIME OF #ECOCIDE AT INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT!

Vanuatu, supported by Fiji & Samoa, TODAY proposed an amendment to #RomeStatute of @IntlCrimCourt.

FULL STORY: https://t.co/x4PuBF5plO

#StopEcocide

[Dr. Vandana Shiva @drvandanashiva]

When you care for life on earth , her biodiversity , you grow more & healthier food .
Care & compassion are the most important ingrdients in food systems which are living systems . read the new book from @ciwf
visit Navdanya [email protected] to learn from Nature

[UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC]

"We are at a fork in the road," @UNHumanRights chief @volker_turk said at the opening of the 57th session of the @UN Human Rights Council.

"We can either sleepwalk into a dystopian future or wake up and turn things around for the better, for humanity and the planet."

#HRC57