“Ageing is not optional; let’s promote and protect older persons’ rights.” Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda aims to commemorate this day under the theme “Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Older Persons; Everyone’s Responsibility because Ageing is Not Optional.” This theme emphasises the need for collective action …
Read More »National Council for Elderly Persons pushes for representation in Parliament
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Council for older persons has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament demanding for a representative of older persons in Parliament. The team that appeared alongside the equal opportunities commission on Thursday say older persons face numerous and unique challenges like access to health facilities …
Read More »Kadaga vows to push for representatives of older persons in Parliament
Kabarole Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has promised to do whatever it takes to push for electoral reforms that will enable older persons to have representatives in parliament. She made the pledge while launching a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization – SACCO for older persons …
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