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International Day of Older Persons – October 01
October 2 , 2018
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- The International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) is observed every year on October 1 to raise awareness about issues affecting elderly such as senescence and elder abuse.
- The day also aims to appreciate the contributions that older people make to society.
- The theme for this year is “Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions”.
- The International Day of Older Persons was instituted by UN General Assembly (UNGA) by adopting resolution in December 1990.
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