Longevity: Shaping the Future
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"Longevity is a public health achievement, not a social or economic liability. On this International Day of Older Persons, let us pledge to ensure the well-being of older persons and to enlist their meaningful participation in society so we can all benefit from their knowledge and ability." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon |
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UNFPA in collaboration with the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement and HelpAge International will jointly organized the commemoration of the day on 1st October 2012, from 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m at Ministry of Social Welfare and Resettlement, Office No. 23, Nay Pyi Taw. |
Related Resources:
- Ageing in the Twenty-first Century: A Celebration and a Challenge is available on:http://unfpa.org/ageingreport
- Population of over 60 year-olds to reach one billion within the decade, finds new UN Report: click here.
- Myanmar commemorates International Day of Older Persons 2012: click here.
- Opening Statement at the International Day of Older Persons by UNFPA Representative for Myanmar: click here.
