UN Day of Older People
October 1st 2023
The theme for the United Nations International Day of Older Persons in 2023 is “Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Across Generations”
Seventy-five years ago, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, a monumental document in the history of human rights. Written by representatives from around the world with different legal, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, it is the first document articulating the fundamental human rights that are meant to be universally protected. In recognition of this milestone, and looking to a future that delivers on the promise to ensure that all persons, including all older persons, fully enjoy their human rights and fundamental freedoms, the 33rd commemoration of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons will focus on the theme of “Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Across Generations”.
Earlier this year UL established its own Age Friendly University Committee within the remit of the Director of Human Rights, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Its task is to explore ways to facilitate the greater participation of older people in all aspects of the university’s activities and further intergenerational dialogue. The Committee is currently finalising its action plan for 2023/24.
Anyone with suggestions may contact the co-chairs, Prof. Rose Galvin (rose.galvin@ul.ie) or Prof. em. Joachim Fischer (joachim.fischer@ul.ie).