“Age of Action” campaign

Campania Vârsta Cere Acțiuni

The "Age of Action" campaign, supported by HelpAge International, the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women, and the German Federal Republic (BMZ), was launched on June 15, 2018, aligning with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It advocates for older persons' rights to autonomy, long-term care, and protection against violence. Participants included government agencies of the Republic of Moldova, international organizations, civil society organizations and media representatives. The campaign stresses the need for "Active Ageing" in government agendas, urging involvement in UN discussions on older persons' care and rights. Four discussion groups explored the following theme: How to ensure that statistics on the impact of abuse and violence against older persons are regularly collected and their development monitored? What are the existing social, nursing and medical services in the Republic of Moldova? What services need to be created or expanded for older adults experiencing violence and abuse? Are there enough professionals to meet the demand for these services?