June 15: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Every year, the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is celebrated on June 15 by the United Nations. The day is celebrated to raise awareness about the neglect and abuse of older persons. It also raises awareness of social, cultural, economic and demographic processes that has impacts on elder neglect and abuse. This year the day ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: campaign • COVID-19 • Elder abuse • United Nations • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day • World Health Organization (WHO)

June 15: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed every year on June 15 across the world to highlight the often silent suffering of the elder generation. The theme this year is “Moving from Awareness to Action through a Human Rights based approach”. Key Facts The global population of people aged 60 years and older ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018

Topics: Elder abuse • Elder Generation • International • Social Issues • Unga • WHO • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day