International Day of Older Persons, 1 October 2008: Theme for 2008: "Rights of Older Persons".

International Day of Older Persons, 1 October 2007: Theme for 2007: Addressing the Challenges and Opportunities of Ageing". The 2007 theme coincides with the theme of the first cycle of the review and appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, as was endorsed by the Commission for Social Development at its 44th session in 2006 (Resolution of the 44th session).
Observances of the International Day of Older Persons 2007 at the UN Headquarters.
Message of the Secretary-General | A | C | E | F | R | S |

International Day of Older Persons, 1 October 2006:
Theme for 2006: "Improving the Quality of Life for Older Persons: Advancing UN Global Strategies". Click here for more information. Programme Outline. Message of the Secretary-General. Reflections.

International Day of Older Persons, 1 October 2005: Theme for 2005: "Ageing in the new millennium. Focus on poverty, older women and development". Message of the Secretary-General

International Day of Older Persons, 1 October 2004: Theme for 2004: Older persons in an intergenerational society. Message of the Secretary-General

International Day of Older Persons 2003, 13th Annual Celebration

International Day of Older Persons 2002, 12th Annual Celebration

International Day of Older Persons 2001, 11th Annual Celebration

International Day of Older Persons 2000, 10th Annual Celebration

International Year of Older Persons 1999

International Day of Older Persons, 1 October 1998