HelpAge International [to 14 June 2014]

Posted: 15 June 2014
Violence against older people is a global phenomenon says HelpAge International as activists call for a UN Convention on the Rights of Older People
Violence against older people is a global issue, says HelpAge International on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, (15 June), as activists in 45 countries call for a UN convention on the rights of older people to protect them and bring the perpetrators to justice.
A review of 18 research surveys covering 15 countries over the last seven years showed that between 11-83% of older people reported being subjected to a variety of types of abuse. Men and women reported quite similar levels of violence and abuse in the four studies where the data was broken down by sex. But much more research data is needed on this issue, said HelpAge.

HelpAge @helpage • 9h
Campaigners collecting signatures in #Nepal. Sign our petition for a convention 4 older ppl http://bit.ly/1otOuut

HelpAge @helpage • 10h
Why do we need a @UN convention to protect older people’s rights? Read @01SarahG’s blog to find out http://bit.ly/1oXBElu #WEADD2014

HelpAge @helpage • 11h
In #Peru, 76% of older men & 61% of older women we surveyed had experienced theft. Help us fight elder abuse: http://bit.ly/1nOLzxq #WEAAD

HelpAge @helpage • 17h
Today on #WEAAD2014 we’re calling for a @UN convention on the rights of #olderpeople Join us! Sign the petition here: http://bit.ly/1oNp8s5

HelpAge @helpage • Jun 11
The @IntFedAgeing Global Conference on Ageing has kicked off in Hyderabad, India. Follow our CEO @tobyhporter for updates. #globalageing

HelpAgeUSA @HelpAge_USA • Jun 10
In honor of #WEAAD2014, 1,000 Haitians marched 2 demand respect for #olderpeople’s rights & an end 2 #elderabuse http://twitpic.com/e5vahh