Monthly Archives: October 2012

What’s so special about human rights for older people?

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Age Concern New Zealand 'on research'

The United Nations has, over the years, passed conventions outlawing discrimination against and protecting the rights of a range of population groups – women, children, refugees, prisoners, people with disabilities. But nothing which specifically covers the rights of older people. … Continue reading →

Posted in Policy, research, legal issues and statistics | 5 Comments

Introduction to Judith Davey

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Age Concern New Zealand 'on research'

I cannot remember ever actually deciding what I was going to be when I grew up. After seeing the Tutankhamen exhibition in Cairo at the age of 10, I was determined to become an archaeologist. Then I read a book … Continue reading →

Posted in Other | 3 Comments