UNIC observes International Day of Older Persons

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Uploaded by on Nov 20, 2011

Older persons are an integral part of society and are essential to its development and stability. These were some of the key messages at an event organised by HelpAge India on 1 October 2011 to felicitate older persons and those working to serve them.

"We must be mindful of the needs and the rights of senior citizens," said Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Mukul Wasnik. "If we call ourselves human beings, we must also be humane," he added. UNIC Director Kiran Mehra-Kerpelman emphasised that the potential of older persons should be utilised to the fullest. She also called for the full implementation of the Madrid Plan of Action and for further progress on national plans of action related to ageing.

We are grateful to HelpAge India for video footage of the event.

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