Ageing Vision Document and the National Action Plan on the Rights of Older Persons

Yaşlanma Vizyon Belgesi ve Yaşlı Hakları Ulusal Eylem Planı

The Ministry of Family and Social Services put forward the Ageing Vision Document with the contributions and participation of relevant public institutions, civil society organizations and academics. This document sets out the vision of "Building a society for all ages where older persons can realize their rights, receive services in line with their needs and demands, and pass on their life experiences to future generations". Meanwhile, the first National Action Plan on the Rights of Older Persons, the implementation tool for 2023–2025, aiming to implement rights-based policies and services in cooperation with all relevant stakeholders under the coordination of the Ministry, was shared with the public on April 29, 2023. A circular on the National Action Plan on the Rights of Older Persons (2023–2025), aiming to implement rights-based policies and services in cooperation with all relevant stakeholders, was prepared and delivered to the Presidency to be published in the Official Gazette as a Presidential Circular. Considering the age-related needs of older persons, 183 activities determined within the scope of 51 action areas for 16 goals is to be implemented. In this context, it is envisaged to carry out activities within the scope of the action area of strengthening mental health services for older persons.