Side Event: Peaceful societies for all ages: preventing and addressing violence against older persons
The online event, organized by the UNECE Standing Working Group on Ageing in collaboration with the Joint Programme on Ageing for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, showcased the diversity of approaches in the region to training individuals who interact with older persons. Different target groups, methods, and aspects of training were highlighted, including the identification of risk factors and signs of abuse, breaking down barriers to seeking help and reporting, and equipping individuals, groups and communities with tools and resources for response.
Emphasizing synergies with SDG 17, the event demonstrated the importance of strong partnerships for addressing abuse of older persons and achieving sustainable development that leaves no one behind. It highlighted concrete actions from across the region that foster safe environments, lives lived in dignity, and full participation in society for older persons.
UNECE Population Unit
