International Day of Older Persons
Description:
This holiday arose in the XX century. First, the Day of the elderly began to be celebrated in Europe, then in America, and in the late 80s all over the world. The Day of the Elderly is celebrated on a large scale in the Scandinavian countries. On this day, many television and radio programs broadcast programs taking into account the tastes of the elderly.
On October 1, various festivals organized by associations for the protection of the rights of older people, conferences and congresses on their rights and their role in society are held. Public organizations and foundations organize various charitable events on this day.
Speech by the UN Secretary-General:
“On the International Day of Older Persons, which is celebrated today, I call on governments, the private sector, civil society organizations and all people of the world to focus on building a society for all ages, as set out in the Madrid Plan of Action on Ageing and in line with the Millennium Development Goals and the broader global development goals. Together, we can and must ensure that people not only live longer, but also live better, more diverse, fulfilling and fulfilling lives.”