Age needs one voice. Now it has:
Age NI is the new force combining Age Concern Northern Ireland and
Help the Aged in Northern Ireland. Age NI is a member of the Age UK family.
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Age NI aims to change the policy discourse around equality and human rights with respect to ageing and to act as a channel to others in terms of how they perceive ageing and equality issues.
We live in a society in which negative attitudes towards ageing and later life are endemic. The effects of these attitudes are damaging to both individuals and society at large. The inequalities experienced by older people need to be addressed, not only to alleviate poverty and to improve health and wellbeing, but also to ensure full enjoyment of their human rights, to fulfil their potential as active citizens.
Read more about Age NI's position on Equality and Human Rights below.
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