Testimonies

“One without the other, we simply can’t manage.”

ZDUS as the largest NGO representative of retired and old people in Slovenia calls on respect for human rights of older people and their fundamental freedoms. Their members add their

Ageism, Ageism and Disability, Testimonies October 1, 2019

“I have more time for other things now”

Inclusion Europe interviewed Jacqueline Pareys, 65, who worked long years for Inclusion Europe as an office helper. She told them about her life, what has changed and about the advice

Ageism, Testimonies September 30, 2019

“I felt that at the end of the day, I have been used and dumped”

His name is Chief Chibueze Akpu. He lives in a village in Kaduna State, Nigeria where he has worked all his life. He was an apprentice trader until the outbreak

Ageism, Ageism and Intergenerational Solidarity, Testimonies September 30, 2019

“I am a youth defender”

Vlaamse Ouderenraad collected stories from older persons. They asked them how they feel about ageing and how they would like to be perceived and empowered to participate equally in society.

Ageism, Ageism and Abuse, Ageism and Disability, Testimonies June 12, 2019

“Too old to matter”

Anna is 85 years old and despite some cognitive impairment and mobility issues she still lives alone. Her daughter Eliza lives nearby and assists Anna in her day-to-day life. Anna

Ageism, Ageism and Gender, Ageism and Race, Testimonies April 15, 2019

“They told me to never come back”

As she is still mourning her husband, Odile is accused of being a witch and kicked out of her house where she was looking after her grand children and great