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Age International

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We are Age International - a charity helping older people live better lives. Proud to be part of @age_uk and @helpage families. @DECappeal member.

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The UK Government is doubling its aid commitment to Sudan and neighbouring countries to support those impacted by the devastating conflict. It is essential that older people are included in this humanitarian response, as their needs are often overlooked bit.ly/3ZteQnG

The UK Government is doubling its aid commitment to Sudan and neighbouring countries to support those impacted by the devastating conflict. It is essential that older people are included in this humanitarian response, as their needs are often overlooked bit.ly/3ZteQnG
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Enough is enough. Less talk, more action. We call on GOV.UK to urgently address climate-health funding gaps - for our health, and the planet’s. Let’s demand #WordsIntoAction šŸ‘‰bit.ly/3Z7tzU0

Enough is enough. Less talk, more action.

We call on <a href="/GOVUK/">GOV.UK</a> to urgently address climate-health funding gaps - for our health, and the planet’s.

Let’s demand #WordsIntoAction šŸ‘‰bit.ly/3Z7tzU0
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ā€œI left behind all my clothes and personal belongings... I didn’t even have time to put on my shoes.ā€ Ridha is one of thousands of displaced older people in Gaza and Lebanon. Donate to help provide older people there with life-saving emergency support: bit.ly/4hdjWuW

ā€œI left behind all my clothes and personal belongings... I didn’t even have time to put on my shoes.ā€ 

Ridha is one of thousands of displaced older people in Gaza and Lebanon. Donate to help provide older people there with life-saving emergency support:  bit.ly/4hdjWuW
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Increasing numbers of people in low and middle-income countries are living with non-communicable diseases. Cost-effective interventions, such as exercise, healthy eating, and early screening are worth investing in. Read our briefing: bit.ly/3Z2zBGt #ActOnNCDs

Increasing numbers of people in low and middle-income countries are living with non-communicable diseases. Cost-effective interventions, such as exercise, healthy eating, and early screening are worth investing in. Read our briefing: bit.ly/3Z2zBGt 

#ActOnNCDs
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Women typically live longer than men, but spend more years with ill health or disability. We're calling on the UK Government to include an explicit focus on older women within its commitments to women and girls: bit.ly/4gKu8ey #InternationalDayofPersonsWithDisabilities

Women typically live longer than men, but spend more years with ill health or disability. We're calling on the UK Government to include an explicit focus on older women within its commitments to women and girls: bit.ly/4gKu8ey 

#InternationalDayofPersonsWithDisabilities
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This week, His Majesty The King met with humanitarian workers, fundraisers and volunteers to thank them for their vital work for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Middle East Humanitarian Appeal. Thanks to your support, the Appeal has now raised over £35 million.

This week, His Majesty The King met with humanitarian workers, fundraisers and volunteers to thank them for their vital work for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Middle East Humanitarian Appeal. Thanks to your support, the Appeal has now raised over £35 million.
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Older women face barriers to economic independence, access to healthcare & protection from abuse. The UK Government must ensure that older women’s rights are integrated into its international programmes, policy & diplomacy. Read more: bit.ly/4gKu8ey

Older women face barriers to economic independence, access to healthcare &amp; protection from abuse. The UK Government must ensure that older women’s rights are integrated into its international programmes, policy &amp; diplomacy. Read more: bit.ly/4gKu8ey
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Women in later life face double discrimination – excluded and discriminated against because of both their age and their gender. Learn more about older people's rights in our new feature, ahead of #HumanRightsDay: bit.ly/3B5V7kK #GenderEquality #OurRightsOurFuture

Women in later life face double discrimination – excluded and discriminated against because of both their age and their gender. 

Learn more about older people's rights in our new feature, ahead of #HumanRightsDay: bit.ly/3B5V7kK

#GenderEquality #OurRightsOurFuture
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We’re supporting older people affected by conflict in Gaza and Lebanon with tailored support. This includes mental health support, to help older women and men cope with the psychological effects of the conflict. Donate now: bit.ly/4hdjWuW #16DaysOfActivism

We’re supporting older people affected by conflict in Gaza and Lebanon with tailored support. This includes mental health support, to help older women and men cope with the psychological effects of the conflict. Donate now: bit.ly/4hdjWuW

#16DaysOfActivism
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The climate crisis is increasing the risk of food insecurity. Droughts are reducing soil quality and damaging land used for crops and grazing. This can be devastating for older people who rely on agriculture for their livelihoods bit.ly/3Zgm7XI

The climate crisis is increasing the risk of food insecurity. Droughts are reducing soil quality and damaging land used for crops and grazing. This can be devastating for older people who rely on agriculture for their livelihoods bit.ly/3Zgm7XI
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"#Syria’s #OlderPeople have endured years of immense hardship. We hope that those who had to leave their homes can now have the option for a safe return to a country where everyone is able to live in peace, dignity, and security." Says Chris McIvor, HelpAge International Regional Rep EME

"#Syria’s #OlderPeople have endured years of immense hardship.

We hope that those who had to leave their homes can now have the option for a safe return to a country where everyone is able to live in peace, dignity, and security." Says Chris McIvor, <a href="/HelpAge/">HelpAge International</a> Regional Rep EME
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Today on #HumanRightsDay2024 join our call to governments ahead of #HRC58 to start drafting a UN convention to provide the clarity and stronger legal protection necessary to ensure that older people everywhere can #AgeWithRights. Read our full statement: rightsofolderpeople.org/garop-launches…

Today on #HumanRightsDay2024 join our call to governments ahead of #HRC58 to start drafting a UN convention to provide the clarity and stronger legal protection necessary to ensure that older people everywhere can #AgeWithRights. 

Read our full statement: rightsofolderpeople.org/garop-launches…
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#HumanRights are #OlderPeople's rights! Explore our #HumanRights training toolkit for practical guidance on applying human rights in older age and adopting a rights-based approach in your work. šŸ”— ow.ly/gPn250TekzT #OlderNotOver #Act4RightsNow #HumanRightsDay

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All women and men should have their rights protected as they grow older, on an equal basis with others. Yet older people are often overlooked in human rights discussions. Read our feature for #HumanRightsDay: bit.ly/3Zs7rUv #OurRightsOurFuture #StandUp4HumanRights

All women and men should have their rights protected as they grow older, on an equal basis with others. Yet older people are often overlooked in human rights discussions. Read our feature for #HumanRightsDay: bit.ly/3Zs7rUv

#OurRightsOurFuture #StandUp4HumanRights
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The facts are clear - diseases such as diabetes, cancer and hypertension are a growing challenge worldwide, including for those who can least afford it. The UK Government can change things. Learn more in our policy briefing: bit.ly/3Z2zBGt #ActOnNCDs #UHCDay

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We've signed HelpAge International's open letter urging governments to invest in health systems. The world is ageing fast, yet health systems are unprepared. It's time for healthcare that promotes healthy ageing. šŸ‘‰ Explore their infographic & join the call: bit.ly/4iGLc6b #UHCDay

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Older people around the world are denied access to work, healthcare, and education. We work with our partners to campaign for more age-inclusive policies. In 2023-2024, we influenced legislation that improved the lives of 5.2 million older people. bit.ly/3ZNXguK

Older people around the world are denied access to work, healthcare, and education. 
 
We work with our partners to campaign for more age-inclusive policies. In 2023-2024, we influenced legislation that improved the lives of 5.2 million older people. 

bit.ly/3ZNXguK
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Older people living with disabilities face exclusion due to inaccessible environments, inadequate health and care services and a lack of assistive technologies like walking sticks. Protecting their rights means protecting our future: bit.ly/3B5V7kK #OurRightsOurFuture

Older people living with disabilities face exclusion due to inaccessible environments, inadequate health and care services and a lack of assistive technologies like walking sticks. Protecting their rights means protecting our future: bit.ly/3B5V7kK

#OurRightsOurFuture
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Older people remain overlooked in humanitarian responses and development spending. The UK Government must continue its commitment to ā€œLeave No-One Behindā€ to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals - that means older people too. Learn more: bit.ly/4gKu8ey #LNOB

Older people remain overlooked in humanitarian responses and development spending. The UK Government must continue its commitment to ā€œLeave No-One Behindā€ to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals - that means older people too.

Learn more: bit.ly/4gKu8ey

#LNOB