Question: When is the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day celebrated?
(a) 13 June
(b) 18 June
(c) 15 June
(d) 14 June
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was observed globally on June 15 2020.
- The day aims to raise awareness about the neglection and abuse elderly peoples suffer by the prevailing social, cultural, economic and demographic processes.
- Around 1 in 6 people of 60 years and older experienced some form of abuse in community settings during the past years.
- This year the world organization has launched a campaign “Safeguard older persons during COVID-19 and beyond”.
- This campaign is significant as elderly peoples are more vulnerable to Covid 19 lacked of optimal immunity standards.
- According to the United Nations, around 66% of old age people are placed under the risk of COVID-19.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
https://www.un.org/en/observances/elder-abuse-awareness-day