International Day of Older Persons: 01 October

International Day of Older Persons: 01 October

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Category : Important Days Published on: October 01 2021

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·        ‘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.

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