Gender and ageing

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A new report on ageing and gender reveals that married men are the most advantaged group in later life in terms of pensions and access to carers should they become sick or disabled. The key findings on the gender impact of marital status on provision, poverty, income and access to personal pensions are highlighted.

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Pursuing human rights in Scotland

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Scottish Executives have announced the creation of a Human Rights Commission for Scotland. An investigation of the equal opportunities issue by a human rights commission, and development of the human rights agenda in Scotland is presented.

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Age discrimination-the Irish experience

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An overview of the new rules and regulations introduced in Ireland, with the Employment Equality Act 1998, is presented. Various cases filed under this law are also discussed.

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