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We owe a lot to our elders as they are the form the foundation of every family in this world. Every year, 1 October is celebrated as International Day for Older Persons. It is a day dedicated to acknowledging and honouring the contributions of senior citizens of the world. Older persons have a huge impact on the world but, their contributions and wisdom remain unnoticed by society. Thus, to honour them, promote their rights, and raise awareness about the challenges they face due to neglected human rights, the United Nations allowed this day to be celebrated as International Day for Older Persons. Stay tuned and read this blog to get further insights about this special day!
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International Day for Older Persons: Overview
The United Nations General Assembly assigned 1 October as the International Day for Older Persons on 14 December 1990. UNGA passed a resolution 45/106 according to which a specific day will be dedicated for the older persons.
On this day, the government, and other private organizations, as well as citizens of the world are meant to spread awareness about the human rights of older persons.
| Particulars | Details |
| Day | International Day for Older Persons |
| Established on | 14 December 1990 |
| Date | 1 October 2023 |
| Founded by | United Nations General Assembly |
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Theme of International Day for Older Persons 2023
75 years ago, the UNGA had adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is in the form of a monumental document that was accepted in the history of human rights. It was written by various representatives from all over the world belonging to variable cultural, legal, and linguistic backgrounds.
The document possesses the Human Rights of all the people around the world, that are meant to be protected globally.
In consideration of this milestone to protect to human rights of every individual including older persons, the 33rd International Day for Older Persons 2023 theme is “Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Across Generations”.
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Significance
This is celebrated to honour the old generation. The significance of this day is to promote respect and dignity for the human rights of older people. This day has special significance as the entire world joins to celebrate the contribution of senior citizens. It is also important to highlight the issues related to older persons such as ageing, health issues, social isolation, financial issues, etc. Last but not least, fostering the importance of intergenerational communication to fill generation gaps.
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FAQs
A1. The theme for International Day for Old Persons 2023 is Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Across Generations
A2. This special day is celebrated to honour the contributions of senior citizens across the world and to examine issues related to them with respect to their rights. It is the day dedicated to acknowledging the wisdom, dignity, contribution, and need of older persons in our lives.
A3. The United Nations General Assembly started this day on 14 December 1990. It has passed a resolution 45/106 that designates 1 October as the International Day of Older Persons.
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