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The Beginnings of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Background

The International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) was founded in 1997 and is dedicated to global dissemination of information as part of its commitment to world-wide prevention of abuse and neglect of older adults.

The United Nations International Plan of Action adopted by all countries in Madrid, April 2002, clearly recognizes the importance of addressing  and preventing abuse and neglect of older adults and puts it in the framework of the Universal Human Rights. 

INPEA is dedicated to supporting the plan of action.   As part of INPEA's research agenda, they launched a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day to be held on June 15, 2006.  This project was in partnership and collaboration with interested individuals, agencies, organizations, NGO's, governments and corporations. 

Among those who offered initial support were: 

Many more participated.  The June 15th day was an effort to focus efforts across the globe to raise awareness of abuse  and neglect of older adults in a coordinated fashion.

Objectives of the Debut of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

 An official statement to mark the day

Communities and municipalities made  proclamations declaring World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and held events designed to raise their communities’ awareness of abuse and neglect of older persons.

Implementation

A planning committee comprised of national and regional representatives was established.  The planning committee recommended priorities and innovative approaches to promote the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and ensure that linkages were made with governments, organizations and communities across the world.

Development of Program and Activities

As the project developed, suggested activities designed to help people of all ages and from all sectors of communities to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day were provided.

CNPEA co-Chair Charmaine Spencer  working with INPEA's  Executive designed a Resources Kit to assist regions in planning the event.  Concrete, usable tools and techniques enable individuals/groups to participate in this global event.  

Expected Outcomes of the 2006 Debut

  At the debut of WEAAD it was anticipated:

"Expert consultation will explore and promote the theme of abuse awareness. Promotional events may include cultural, educational, art and social activities, as well as the launching of posters and calendars with the Day's logo.  There will be a multimedia information campaign to publicize the Day. 

All activities will bring to the Day a global relevance that will sustain and move abuse awareness forward throughout the day, the year and years to come.  It will involve national and international activities developed by countries, communities, neighborhoods and organizations collaborating in multigenerational initiatives that span information technology, cultural and art events, volunteer and educational programmes aiming to create an awareness of elder abuse and its consequences."

Please check INPEA website for detail of the 2006 and  subsequent WEAADs at www.inpea.net

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