HUMAN WRONGS WATCH

Human Wrongs Watch

Around one in six older people face abuse worldwide. Despite this fact, elder abuse remains invisible.

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15 June 2020 (UN)* — Emerging evidence is showing violence, abuse and neglect of older people has increased since the outbreak of COVID-19. We’ve also seen many cases reported in the media.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is an opportunity to raise awareness of the problem and influence key people to stop it. Join us on 15 June to expose elder abuse.