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Arts for people living with dementia are blooming. David Cutler reviews some notable projects and programmes from dance to singing to theatre.

Profiling some of the inspiring work of our grantees who work to uphold the rights of women facing disadvantage and discrimination in the UK and Africa.

An exchange with Taiwan on the theme of creative ageing reveals some inspiring projects from one of the world's fastest ageing societies.

The latest global human rights funding data raises various questions for Western European foundations, including lack of grant funding for litigation and legal aid.

Lucy Lyon (Hull 2017: UK City of Culture) looks back at a year of activities and events for older people in the city in 2017

David Cutler reports from a British Council conference and exchange trip to see how the Koreans are approaching delivering high-quality arts to their older population.

Alistair Spalding CBE, Artistic Director and Chief Executive, Sadler’s Wells, on what Sadler's Wells offers to the over-60s, including the Elixir Festival supported by the Baring Foundation.

The Digital Makers Collective run by FabLab in Belfast is bringing digital manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing to older artists and residents.

Law and human rights based approaches are important tools for the voluntary sector; and there is already some research about how the voluntary sector can use it well.

This project's work at Nightingale House in London shows the life and health-enhancing benefits of communal singing for older people living in residential care.