Old-Age Poverty

Bianca-Ann Baxter boarded a plane for the very first time on Tuesday. She traveled more than 16,000 kilometers (10,000 miles) and crossed three continents, as is standard for antipodeans venturing north of the equator. But this wasn't any ordinary trip. The …

Patrice Philippe cannot shake off a feeling of injustice since he lost his right eye to a police weapon at the first ever protest he attended, on Dec. 8, 2018. That day, my life took a 180-degree turn, he told Foreign Policy. As a hauler, without my eye, I au…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and other stakeholders have tasked the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to ensure legislation for older persons in the region. The stakeholders also urged all individual countries under ECOWAS to …

By Victoria Ojeme The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and other stakeholders have tasked the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to ensure legislation for older persons in the region. The stakeholders also urged all individual countri…

"Black. White. Blue. Pink. White."But she is still nervous, as if she cannot, literally, believe her eyes. Finally, her smile widens. Yes, Jamie Bockarie can see again. Just over a week earlier, Jamie was totally blind. She was also totally blinded by the pr…

Padraic Mannion in Sierra Leone The moment when Jamie Bockarie, who was blind for two years, regained her eyesight with the help of Sightsavers In Africa, 75pc of sight loss can be cured or even prevented. It is a slow learning curve, but from the very youn…

SAN ANTONIO Its been over 50 years since Manuel Diaz Garza, 68, and other Mexican American students walked out of their high school to protest discrimination and demand the same resources that white and suburban school districts had. Decades later, Alyssa Gu…

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Lebanon was marking 76 years of self-rule on Friday, but protesters say that only this year are its people experiencing "real independence".  An unprecedented protest movement has gripped the small Mediterranean country since Oct 17, demandi…

Chile protests: A painting depicting Chilean President Sebastian Pinera is seen during a protest against Chile’s government in Santiago, Chile November 13, 2019. (Reuters Photo: Jorge Silva) On Tuesday, opposition leaders in Chile sought to begin impeachment…

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