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Ageism during COVID-19

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17 June 2020

COVID-19 has exposed ageism: discrimination on the basis of a person’s age. As we grow older our lives do no become disposable. COVID-19 is no excuse for ageism. Amnesty International and HelpAge made a video to highlight the ageism seen throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Decade Action Areas

Combatting Ageism

Source Organization

HelpAge International

Organization's Country

Global

Sector

Civil Society Organization

Other Information

VOICES, ageism, lived experience, COVID-19

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