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 elder abuse. The United Nations International
Plan of Action adopted by all countries in Madrid, April 2002, clearly recognizes
the importance of elder abuse and puts it in the framework of Universal Human Rights.
#INPEA is dedicated to supporting the plan of action. As part of INPEA's research
agenda on 15th June 2006 we launched a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
(WEAAD) in partnership and collaboration with interested individuals, agencies,
organizations, NGO's, governments and corporation.
Some of those who
had offered support in 2006 are : the International
Association of Gerontology (IAG), The World Health Organization ( #WHO ), The International
Federation of Aging ( #IFA ), Help Age International, Pan American Health Organization(PAHO),
the Subcommittee on Elder Abuse of the UN NGO Committee on Ageing, International
Longevity Center (ILC – USA), American Association of Retired Persons ( #AARP ), Canadian
Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse ( #CNPEA ) and the Ontario Seniors Secretariat/Government
of Ontario.
#WEAAD is marked
each year on June 15 as an official #UnitedNations International Day
acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human
rights issue. Since 2006, communities throughout the country and around the
world have used this day to raise the visibility of elder abuse, by sharing
information about abuse and neglect and promoting resources and services that
can help increase seniors’ safety and well-being.
#INPEA and Elder
Abuse networks and organizations across globe are planning multiple WEAAD activities
across the countries to mobilize community action and engage people in
discussions on how to promote dignity and respect of older adults.
The key
objective of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is to raise awareness of
elder abuse (which encompasses neglect and mal- or mistreatment) throughout the
world.
Join
the Movement – Get Involved!
We encourage
everyone to get involved and to raise awareness about World Elder Abuse
Awareness Day. A wide variety of events and activities can be planned by
organizations and individuals alike. Here are a few examples of what you can
do:
Host:
A public awareness
event geared toward seniors
Community Walks
A High Tea
A purple dinner
A flash mob
event
Intergeneration
event
Discussion/
Debates
A conference or
training, focused on elder abuse awareness and available community resources.
A public
awareness activity that includes politicians, seniors, local programs,
survivors of abuse, and others
Send out a press
release, hold a press conference, or submit an editorial to discuss elder abuse
awareness and prevention efforts.
Develop a PSA on
elder abuse with a local TV or radio station.
Ask local
leaders, the Mayor, MP, MPP to release a Proclamation declaring June 15 as
Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Create a poster
on elder abuse or use a poster created by the International Network for the
Prevention of Elder Abuse.
Harness the
power of social media to raise WEAAD’s profile and broadcast news of various
events
Educate:
Yourself and
others about elder abuse
Use graphics on
your website, blog, or in your email signature block, to draw awareness to
elder abuse and prevention efforts
Do:
Random acts of
kindness
Tweet and Post
your Events with HASTAG #WEAAD2015 #INPEA #EldersMatter @sbsomersINPEA
INPEA
# WEAAD2015
Global Team
Website:
www.inpea.net/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/inpea
Twitter:
@sbsomersINPEA
Email:
sbsomers5@aol.com
Posted
by Sailesh Mishra
Social
Media Coordinator INPEA
Founder
President, #SilverInnings #SilverInningsHelpline
www.silverinnings.com
Vrushali Lad
http://www.themetrognome.in/
#TheMetrognome
2 comments:
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