{"id":1412,"date":"2012-09-30T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-09-30T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/symbolgames.net\/international-day-of-older-persons\/"},"modified":"2016-08-03T15:43:52","modified_gmt":"2016-08-03T13:43:52","slug":"international-day-of-older-persons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ravnopravnost.gov.rs\/en\/international-day-of-older-persons\/","title":{"rendered":"International Day of Older Persons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The humanity of a society is measured by how it treats older persons. Every sixth citizen in Serbia is older than 65 years and living in difficult circumstances.<br \/>\nMany of them live in poverty, on the edge of mere existance, discriminated against, abused, and neglected. The authorities need to provide them with safe living conditions, and a dignified and secured life.<br \/>\nAt the same time, it is necessary to do everything possible to reduce discrimination against and widely spread negative attitudes and prejudices against older persons.<br \/>\nThe share of persons older than 60 years is growing worldwide, and this trend continues due to a dicreading birthrate and extended life expectancy.<br \/>\nOn 14 December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons. In Sebia, the holiday was observed for the first time the following year.<br \/>\nThe holiday is celebrated by raising awareness about issues affecting older persons, such as senescence and elder abuse. It is also a day to appreciate the contributions that older persons make to society.<\/p>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The humanity of a society is measured by how it treats older persons. 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