World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is an annual event observed on June 15th to raise awareness about the mistreatment, discrimination, and neglect endured by elderly individuals.
The day serves as a platform to underscore the importance of upholding the rights of older adults, encouraging society to value and respect their presence.
The United Nations has designated the theme for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023 as “Closing the Circle: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Older Age Policy, Law, and Evidence-based Responses.”