International Day of Older Persons

2019 Theme: “The Journey to Age Equality”

• Draw attention to the existence of old age inequalities and how this often results from a cumulation of disadvantages throughout life, and highlight intergenerational risk of increased old age inequalities.
• Bring awareness to the urgency of coping with existing — and preventing future — old age inequalities.
• Explore societal and structural changes in view of life course policies: life-long learning, proactive and adaptive labour policies, social protection and universal health coverage.
• Reflect on best practices, lessons and progress on the journey to ending older age inequalities and changing negative narratives and stereotypes involving “old age.”

Ref:

https://www.un.org/en/events/olderpersonsday/