International Day of Older Persons 2023

• Every year October 1 is celebrated as International Day of Older Persons.

• The day highlights the contributions of older people to society and raises awareness about the opportunities and challenges of aging in the current century.

• On 14 December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 1 October as the International Day of Older Persons.

• In 1991, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Principles for Older Persons.

• 2023 Theme: Fulfilling the promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Across Generations

• The number of people aged 65 and older worldwide is projected to more than double, from 761 million in 2021 to 1.6 billion in 2050.