International Day of Older Persons (01/10)

On December 14, 1990, the UN General Assembly, in its resolution 45/106, decided to consider October 1 as International Day of Older Persons, in order to attract public attention to the problems of older people.

First, this date began to be celebrated in Europe, then in America, and in the late 1990s throughout the world. On October 1, many countries host various festivals organized by associations for the rights of older people, conferences and congresses dedicated to their rights and their role in society. Public organizations and foundations organize various charity events on this day. On this day, many television and radio programs broadcast programs tailored to the tastes of older people.

It should also be noted that every year the Day’s events are dedicated to a specific topic.

According to the UN, the composition of the world population has changed dramatically in recent decades — from 1950 to 2010, life expectancy at the global level increased from 46 to 68 years and is projected to reach 81 years by the end of this century. Currently, there are about one billion people over the age of 60 in the world, and by 2050 the number of such people will reach two billion, which will amount to more than 20% of the world population. Moreover, if you believe the forecasts of experts, by 2050, for the first time in the history of mankind, people over 60 years of age in the world will be more numerous than children.

All this indicates that the special needs and problems of many older people need to be given special attention. Equally important is the fact that the majority of older men and women can continue to make critical contributions to society if they are guaranteed the right conditions to do so. Human rights are at the heart of all efforts made in this direction.

The UN Secretary-General said in a speech that on the International Day of Older Persons, which is celebrated on October 1, the UN calls on governments, the private sector, civil society organizations and all people on the planet to focus on creating a society for all ages, as set out in the Madrid Plan of Action on aging and in line with the Millennium Development Goals and the broader global development goals.

Through common efforts, countries can and must ensure that people not only live longer, but also that their lives are better, more diverse, fulfilling and fulfilling.

This day is traditionally celebrated in Russia, as well as in Azerbaijan, Belarus, Latvia, Moldova, and Ukraine.

In Japan, the Day of Honoring Older Persons is celebrated on the third Monday of September.



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