NEW YORK, June 15, 2006: While elder abuse, neglect and exploitation are often unspoken and hidden issues, The Toronto Declaration on the Prevention of Elder Abuse (based on the United Nations International Plan of Action) recognizes them as significant public health and human rights issues.
Based on this philosophy, the First Annual "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Global Symposium" was held on June 15, 2006 at the United Nations Headquarters.
It was sponsored by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, the World Health Organization, and partner organizations, various events at communities and municipalities around the world raised people's awareness and understanding about elder abuse.
Source:
Global Action on Aging
New York
NEW YORK, June 15, 2006: While elder abuse, neglect and exploitation are often unspoken and hidden issues, The Toronto Declaration on the Prevention of Elder Abuse (based on the United Nations International Plan of Action) recognizes them as significant public health and human rights issues.
Based on this philosophy, the First Annual "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Global Symposium" was held on June 15, 2006 at the United Nations Headquarters.
It was sponsored by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, the World Health Organization, and partner organizations, various events at communities and municipalities around the world raised people's awareness and understanding about elder abuse.
Source:
Global Action on Aging
New York
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