Older people want the UN to protect their human rights

Older people want the UN to protect their human rights

At work, in healthcare, in stations and on the street, at the bank: in many places older people feel excluded, unprotected and discriminated against because of their age. This has an impact on their well-being, their health and their existence to all. And that affects the entire society. “The problem is becoming increasingly urgent, because … Read more

“We need to see the elderly as people again, and not just as a problem”

“We need to see the elderly as people again, and not just as a problem”

1. Why is a UN treaty for the elderly necessary? Aging is advancing worldwide. By 2070, one in four Flemish citizens is expected to be elderly. This will have an impact on many policy areas. Instead of seeing “old people” solely as recipients of care, the potential of that population group could be highlighted more: … Read more

British parliament approves bill to send migrants to Rwanda – Elderly people want UN to protect their human rights

British parliament approves bill to send migrants to Rwanda – Elderly people want UN to protect their human rights

1. British parliament approves bill to send migrants to Rwanda In the night from Monday to Tuesday, the British Parliament approved a controversial bill that would allow illegal migrants to be deported to Rwanda by plane. read more 2. Older people want the UN to protect their human rights The human rights of the elderly … Read more

V. Adamkus Nature Conservation Award – to A. Reip, the former director of Alytus RATC

V. Adamkus Nature Conservation Award – to A. Reip, the former director of Alytus RATC

This year, the presidential nature conservation award of the Valdas Adamkaus Library and the Dana Gedvilienė Foundation was awarded to the former director of the Alytus Region Waste Management Center, Algirdas Reip. As indicated by the Vytautas the Great University, the prize is awarded to A. Reip for his merits and contribution to the creation … Read more

Two people seriously injured after fire in Ostend terraced house

Two people seriously injured after fire in Ostend terraced house

House fire A serious fire destroyed a house in the Vuurtorenwijk in Ostend on Sunday morning. Two residents were badly burned, two other victims suffered minor injuries. “The mother of the family in particular would be in dire straits.” The fire started shortly after 8 a.m. on Sunday morning. Residents of the adjacent apartment building … Read more

ABC News and Ginger Zee Celebrate The Power of Us This Earth Week (Exclusive)

ABC News and Ginger Zee Celebrate The Power of Us This Earth Week (Exclusive)

It’s all too easy to feel powerless when contemplating the long list of environmental concerns impacting life on the planet we all call home, be it climate change, rising sea levels or a depleted ozone layer. That’s precisely why Ginger Zee wanted to send an empowering message when selecting a name for ABC News’s new … Read more

What are the prepaid plans announced by the Government and how much should their prices drop?

What are the prepaid plans announced by the Government and how much should their prices drop?

The Government wants prepaid companies to lower prices and caps increases due to inflation. freepik The Government released the list of prepaid medicine companies ordered to roll back the sharp increases in their health plans to December, after the liberalization of prices, and which are also accused of cartelization. The official estimate is that, starting … Read more

Trump Trial: Jury Selection Challenges and Cash Payments to Porn Actress

Trump Trial: Jury Selection Challenges and Cash Payments to Porn Actress

Jury selection has been difficult in the past. Two jurors who had already been selected on Tuesday were discharged. One woman was concerned that her identity would become public. One man doubted the credibility of some of his statements. At the beginning of the trial, dozens of applicants immediately said that they did not feel … Read more

At least 160 young people are without school in Antwerp – Jury assembled in criminal trial against Trump in New York

At least 160 young people are without school in Antwerp – Jury assembled in criminal trial against Trump in New York

News of the day This overview will help you quickly catch up on today’s most important events. 1. At least 160 young people are without school in Antwerp At least 160 young people have been at home for weeks or months because there is no longer room for them in secondary education after they had … Read more