World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023: Theme, History, and Significance – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed on 15th June every year. It aims to raise awareness about the plight of elderly people who are abused and harmed.
- The main purpose of this day is to develop a better understanding of elder abuse and neglect by raising awareness about the cultural, social, economic, and demographic factors that influence such abuse and neglect.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023: Theme
- The theme for 2023 is “Closing the Circle: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Older Age – Policy, Law and Evidence-based Responses.”
- The theme for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022 is ‘Digital Equity for All Ages.’
- The theme in 2021 for WEAAD (World Elder Abuse Awareness Day) is “Access to Justice”.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023: History
- The International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations (UN) started this day to observe on 15th June 2006.
- In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly officially declared this day to celebrate.
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