The theme for this year’s International Day of Older Persons, observed on 1 October, is “Older Persons in an Intergenerational Society”. Older persons play an important role in their families, communities and societies. As Secretary-General Kofi Annan notes, countries need to derive added value and opportunities for development through an actively engaged older population. In Madrid in 2002, the Second World Assembly on Ageing encouraged Governments to review their policies to help ensure generational equity.
A DPI/NGO briefing on "Advancing Health for Older Persons: Regional Perspectives" will be held at the United Nations on 7 October, from 10:00am to 12:30pm. For more information, please visit the DPI/NGO Section website.
Below are related articles from the UN Chronicle print and online editions, as well as educational links, that are particularly relevant to older persons.
LINKS RELATED TO OLDER PERSONS
>> Message by Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the International Day of Older Persons 2004
>> Second UN World Assembly on Ageing 2002 [Coverage] - United Nations
>> Second UN World Assembly on Ageing 2002 [Publicity Campaign] - UN Works
>> Towards a Society for All Ages - UN DESA
>> World Population Ageing 2002 Wall Chart - UN DESA
>> Rural population ageing in developing countries - FAO
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