Human Rights

50plus Hellas

Published at ngo.gr: Friday, September 25, 2009

50+ Hellas is a Non - governmental and not- for- profit Organization which aims to improve the quality of life of those over 50 years of age in Greece, within a more equal society and through actions and activities affecting all aspects of life. In cooperation with other social partners, it supports and promotes the rights of older people to equal treatment in society, particularly in employment, in health and medical care, in their independence and decent living standards, in their right to participate as full citizens in decision making as well as in the development of policies affecting them. The organization also promotes the interests and support of dependent older people and their families and the professionals who care for them. At the European level, 50+ Hellas is a dynamic member of AGE European Older People’s Platform http://www.age-platform.org/EN/ which represents European citizens over 50 years of age.