International Day of Older Persons - 1 October

1 Oct 2019

International Day of Older Persons – 1 October

International Day of Older Persons – 1 OctoberWe observe the International Day of Older Persons every year on 1 October.

We mark this day to stand up for older persons' (elderly) rights and create awareness about their special mental, physical and nutritional requirements.

The United Nations (UN) started celebrating this day in 2005.

This year's theme is 'The Journey to age equality'. It aims to empower older people in all areas of development.

The UN has also included Elderly care and empowerment in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
 	It aims to reduce inequality within and among countries and ensure equal opportunities for all.
 	On this day, people arrange rallies, seminars and awareness campaigns with some fun events for elderly people.

The population of world citizens above the age of 60 is increasing day by day. Thus, this day is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and create awareness about the need to take care of them.

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