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Sola Mahoney

Sola Mahoney

HelpAge International Trustee and member of Ageing with a Smile, in Gambia.

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Aging in the 21st-century is both a celebration and a challenge

The gift and blessing of aging should really be a celebration for every one of us. But realistically, it cannot always be that way. For far too many older people, ageing is still a real challenge.

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On 17 January, a new global treaty entered into force that finally allows countries to establish marine protected areas on the high seas—ocean regions that lie beyond the jurisdiction of any single nation.

Youth literature can help LGBTI youth recognize themselves without feeling exposed. Reading stories about identity, doubt, fear, and hope can open up necessary conversations with families, teachers, and educational settings.

Given the climate emergency situation we are going through, and in the local/global context of urban population growth, it is urgent to seek solutions that mitigate the impacts of climate change on people's lives.