Aspirants urged to address plight of older persons

Aspirants urged to address plight of older persons
Daily News | The National Newspaper (press release) (blog)
CONTESTANTS in the presidential and parliamentary elections in Tanzania have been challenged to expound their visions and policies towards the aged before polling day. 0 Comments. HelpAge International Deputy Country Director, Mr Smart Daniel, said ...

Daily News | The National Newspaper (press release) (blog)

Habari Zinazoendana

9 years ago

TheCitizen

28 Dec

Older persons gain in the ending 2015

In more than many ways, 2015 is ending on a positive note. The Millennium Development Goals that defined development in the last 15 years led to some remarkable achievements albeit at varying levels of successes.

 

9 years ago

Dewji Blog

01 Oct

International Day of Older Persons, Sustainable Cities for All Ages

UNFPA’s Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin.

Statement on the International Day of Older Persons by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, UNFPA Executive Director.

Population ageing and urbanization are major global issues of the 21st century. While cities are growing, their share of residents aged 60 years and over is also rising. Rapid urbanization is challenging both national and local governments in developing inclusive and integrated cities.

Today, as we observe the International Day of...

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

25 Dec

Address orphans’ plight

Few people are aware of the fact that a child somewhere in the world is orphaned every two seconds. The pandemic of homeless and orphaned children is growing at an astonishing rate, leaving 145 million children orphaned or displaced globally.

 

10 years ago

IPPmedia

07 Oct

Persons with disabilities, women urged to take part in 2015 General Election

Persons with disabilities, women urged to take part in 2015 General Election
IPPmedia
More persons with disabilities and women are urged to seek out political posts in the coming elections to increase equal representation in decision making bodies. In a recent interview with community media practitioners during a workshop on ethics, gender ...

 

10 years ago

AllAfrica.Com

02 Jul

Be Cautious With Supporters, Aides, Aspirants Urged

Be Cautious With Supporters, Aides, Aspirants Urged
AllAfrica.com
Dodoma — A MZUMBE University student who is vying for CCM presidential ticket, Malik Marupu, has cautioned other aspirants to be cautious with supporters and close aides whom he said are more concerned with their personal interests. He said that some ...

 

9 years ago

Daily News

02 Sep

Kahama aspirants urged to conduct peaceful campaigns

Kahama aspirants urged to conduct peaceful campaigns
Daily News
The Kahama District Defense and Security Committee Chairman, Mr Benson Mpesya, has said that his team is well prepared to ensure peace prevails during campaigns. Mr Mpesya, who is also the Kahama District Commissioner, said this recently when he ...

 

10 years ago

AllAfrica.Com

23 Jan

Help Address Unemployment, Colleges Urged

Help Address Unemployment, Colleges Urged
AllAfrica.com
ZANZIBAR Second Vice-President, Ambassador Seif Ali Iddi has said that the challenge of unemployment can only be addressed by making sure that all higher learning institutions have a curriculum that prepares graduates to employ themselves, rather ...

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

10 May

Address Burundi violence, EAC urged

East African Community (EAC) member states must intervene to stop Burundi’s pre-election violence or allow the international community to act on their behalf, lawyers, political analysts and human rights activists have said.

 

10 years ago

Daily News

14 Apr

Address community problems through research, dons urged

Address community problems through research, dons urged
Daily News
ACADEMICIANS were Monday challenged to conduct researches that address community problems instead of focusing solely on their academic ambitions. Speaking at an event to mark the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE)'s research ...

 

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