International Day of Older Persons: 01 October

·        ‘International Day of Older Persons’ is observed annually on 1 October to raise awareness about the various issues affecting older people.

·        The theme of International Day of Older Persons 2021 is 'Digital Equality for All Ages', which means access to the digital world is essential for older people.

·        Its main objective is to raise awareness of the need for a legally binding instrument on the rights of older persons and a human rights-based approach to a society, for all age groups.