Welcome to the Age Demands Action update, where we share news, views and campaigning successes from our activists.
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A momentous week for older people
At the end of this week, world leaders will gather in New York for the Sustainable Development Summit where governments are expected to adopt and commit to 17 Global Goals. Thanks to the efforts of our campaigners, we are delighted to have age secured in the goals and targets. We are also delighted that HelpAge's Sylvia Beales has been invited to speak at one of the five General Assembly plenaries.
Lighting the way to a better future for all ages (c) Jonas Wresch/HelpAge International
Light the way for action/2015 on 24 September 2015
action/2015’s final mobilisation before the Sustainable Development Summit, will take place on the evening of the 24 September. Cities will light the way for the new goals to be agreed. The evening symbolises the last push to ensure the voices of people of all ages are heard.
Older people in Bangladesh holding umbrellas (c) Shegufta Sharmin/HelpAge Bangladesh
Age Demands Action Global on 1 October 2015
It's a big year for our Age Demands Action campaigners!
This International Day of Older People on 1 October, older people will be fighting for protection of their rights by:
* Calling for a convention
* Lobbying for a change in format of the Open-ended Working Group on Ageing
* Raising awareness of The Global Goals
* Celebrating the triumph of development that is older age!
Older campaigners will share photos of themselves holding umbrellas to symbolise the need to protect their rights. Find out more and join in too.
Global AgeWatch Index 2015: Insight report
The latest Global AgeWatch Index launches
On 9 September, HelpAge launched the Global AgeWatch Index, which highlights the social and economic wellbeing of older men and women across the world.
Only 96 countries can be included in the global rankings highlighting the importance of dissagregated data on older people to be collected by governments and citizens.
