President addresses message for the celebration of the International Day of the Elderly

The President of the Republic, Filipe Nyusi, guarantees that the government will continue to promote actions for the well-being of the elderly population, adopting policies, strategies, practices and legislation that are more appropriate for their well-being.

In a message on the occasion of the International Day of the Elderly, Filipe Nyusi praises the contribution made by the elderly population in responding to the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic, conflicts and climate change.

“We are all called, first and foremost, to change the way people think and act about the elderly and to work for the defense of their rights” – reads the message

In the country, the elderly are faced with discrimination, exclusion, abuse and violence in their own family and community and often by those who should protect them.

Faced with this reality, the Head of State urges all Mozambicans to adopt an attitude that dignifies the elderly, ensuring that they enjoy equal rights, without discrimination, violence or exclusion of any kind.

The International Day of the Older Person is celebrated on October 1st, to honor the elderly and to raise society's awareness about the challenges of aging, in order to make decisions that better protect and promote the human rights of this layer of the population.

Established by the United Nations in 1990, this year's celebrations come the second year after the United Nations General Assembly declared the period 2021 to 2030 the Decade for Healthy Aging. (RM