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Ageing and development

Ageing needs to be seen as a triumph of development, with women and men’s rights, contributions and needs taken fully into account throughout their lifecourse.

What ageing means for society

Jane Falkingham, Professor of Demography & International Social Policy at the University of Southampton, examines what ageing means for society.

Ageing in sub-Saharan Africa

Dr Isabella Aboderin, Head of the Programme on Ageing and Development at APHRC in Nairobi, discusses ageing in sub-Saharan Africa.

Key Statistics

Explore statistics related to Global Ageing.

Progress on the campaign for a Convention

Our campaign for a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons has reached a turning point.

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