World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - 15 June

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed annually on 15 June.

An Overview of the News

• The day aims to raise awareness about the abuse, discrimination and neglect experienced by older persons.

• It serves as a platform to emphasise the importance of upholding the rights of older adults and promoting their dignity.

• The theme for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023 is "Closing the Circle: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Older Age Policy, Law and Evidence-Based Responses."

• The theme focuses on highlighting the issue of gender-based violence among older persons.

History of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

• The United Nations officially established World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in 2011.

• June 15 was designated as the day to recognize the global issue of elder abuse and to promote the well-being of older adults.

United Nations General Assembly

• Establishment - 1945

• Headquarters - New York, United States

• Founder - United Nations

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