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Ageism hinders older people’s participation in society in so many ways: it creates barriers to access the labour market, to enjoy the diversity of goods and services, and to exercise civil and political rights.

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Human Rights Act Reform Among Armistice Day Election Pledges

Age / 11 Nov 2019 Human Rights Act Reform Among Armistice Day Election Pledges

State Pension Row: 1950s-Born Women To Appeal High Court Ruling

Age / 11 Oct 2019 State Pension Row: 1950s-Born Women To Appeal High Court Ruling

What Next After Women's State Pension Age Challenge Defeated?

Age / 7 Oct 2019 What Next After Women's State Pension Age Challenge Defeated?

Public Transport Must Be Made Accessible To Elderly, Disabled, Vulnerable People, Warns EHRC

Age / 26 Sep 2019 Public Transport Must Be Made Accessible To Elderly, Disabled, Vulnerable People, Warns EHRC

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Age / 29 Nov 2019 How human rights protect older people

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Age / 29 Nov 2019 Phil Newby makes the case for assisted dying

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