World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day   in United Nations in 2025
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Dates of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 
2026 United Nations Monday, June 15thWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day 
2025 United Nations Sunday, June 15thWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day 
2024 United Nations Saturday, June 15thWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day 
2023 United Nations Thursday, June 15thWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day 
2022 United Nations Wednesday, June 15thWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day 
Summary
Elder abuse is predicted to increase as many countries are experiencing rapidly ageing populations.

The United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution 66/127, designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It represents the one day in the year when the whole world voices its opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted to some of our older generations.

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