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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

On #OlderPersonsDay, we honour older #Palestine Refugees. Having lived through decades of conflict and displacement, many continue to face hardship and suffering. UNRWA provides healthcare, education, and social services to support them in their daily lives.

On #OlderPersonsDay, we honour older #Palestine Refugees. Having lived through decades of conflict and displacement, many continue to face hardship and suffering. UNRWA provides healthcare, education, and social services to support them in their daily lives.
António Guterres

 
Everyone benefits from the wisdom of older people. They have much to teach about navigating uncertainty, resolving conflict & building solidarity across generations. On #OlderPersonsDay, let’s build a world where people of every age can live with respect, security & opportunity.
 
Today we salute our elders - the living libraries of our nation, the custodians of wisdom and resilience. On #OlderPersonsDay, I reaffirm that SA’s future must be anchored in their dignity, inclusion and guidance.

On #OlderPersonsDay, we celebrate the older generation of Palestine refugees. They are custodians of collective Palestinian memory, identity & culture. They are icons of resilience thru the long journey of Palestine refugees, from ongoing displacement to conflict to occupation.

A new report highlights a flagrant lack of data on older persons. Closing the gap with better data collection methods is critical to give older persons a voice. Read more ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/

#OlderPersonsDay #StandUp4HumanRights

 https://www.ohchr.org/en/stories/2020/10/expert-flagrant-lack-data-older-persons-impacts-their-human-rights

The elderly are more vulnerable to disasters. As weather-related hazards become more frequent and intense, we must make sure their needs are considered and no one is left behind. #TheHumanRace | #OlderPersonsDay 
 
We need more inclusive, equitable and age-friendly societies. In a year that has seen terrible harm done to older people, we must #BuildBackBetter to advance their rights and dignity – UN Human Rights Chief on #OlderPersonsDay.
 

 AS ALWAYS PLEASE GO TO THE LINK TO READ GOOD ARTICLES (or quotes) IN FULL: HELP SHAPE ALGORITHMS (and conversations) THAT EMPOWER DECENCY, DIGNITY, JUSTICE & PEACE... and hopefully Palestine, or at least fair and just laws and policies]  

https://www.un.org/en/observances/older-persons-day 

Background

On 14 December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly designated October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons (resolution 45/106). This was preceded by initiatives such as the Vienna International Plan of Action on Ageing, which was adopted by the 1982 World Assembly on Ageing and endorsed later that year by the UN General Assembly.

In 1991, the General Assembly adopted the United Nations Principles for Older Persons (resolution 46/91). In 2002, the Second World Assembly on Ageing adopted the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, to respond to the opportunities and challenges of population ageing in the 21st century and to promote the development of a society for all ages.

The number of older people (defined as those aged 65 years or older) tripled from around 260 million in 1980 to 761 million in 2021. Between 2021 and 2050, the global share of the older population is projected to increase from less than 10% to around 17%.

Rapid growth in the number of people reaching older ages underscores the significance of promoting health, preventing, and treating illnesses throughout the entire course of life.

In societies with aging populations, it becomes imperative to adjust to the increasing number of elderly individuals who possess a diverse range of functional capacities. The capability to carry out essential functions and partake in everyday activities is influenced not solely by an individual's inherent capacity but also by the social and physical environments in which they reside. Supportive environments play a pivotal role in assisting older individuals to maintain their activity levels and independence as they progress in age.

 


Saturday, December 7, 2013

Nelson Mandela Quotes We Love

 “Madiba dedicated his life to the causes of freedom, equality and opportunity, and our world is a better place because of him.  He endured unimaginable hardship, yet never wavered in his pursuit of justice and his defense of human rights.  He helped bring peace to his nation and hope to the world.  While he will be missed, his legacy will live on in the people he has inspired and will continue to inspire.” United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner
Nelson Mandela
The world lost a true champion for peace. Nelson Mandela’s contributions to freedom, equality, and human rights will never be forgotten. We strive to follow his example of service to build a better world.

1.      “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”


2.      “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”

3.      “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”

4.      “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”


5.      “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

6.      “Let there be justice for all. Let there be peace for all. Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all. Let each know that for each the body, the mind and the soul have been freed to fulfill themselves.”

7.      “Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice. Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings. Sometimes it falls on a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom.”

8.      “A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones.”


9.  “During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”


10.  “You will achieve more in this world through acts of mercy than you will through acts of retribution.”