Global Initiative Launched to Support Elderly Rights and Dignity
A partnership among key global organizations aims to enhance the welfare of seniors worldwide.
The Council of Muslim Elders, the Vatican's Pontifical Academy for Life, and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) have jointly launched a global document aimed at supporting and protecting the rights of the elderly.
This initiative marks the first official activity of the Vatican under Pope Leo XIV.
The document emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts to uphold the autonomy of older adults and protect them from all forms of discrimination.
It outlines a shared vision focused on reinforcing the rights of seniors to make informed choices for themselves and their families.
The signatories of this document include Mohamed Abdel Salam, the Secretary-General of the Council of Muslim Elders; Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, the President of the Pontifical Academy for Life; and Dr. Mejia Minter Jordan, the Chief Executive Officer of AARP.
Key provisions of the document call for the establishment of mechanisms that ensure elderly individuals have access to high-quality healthcare and the resources necessary to lead dignified lives.
Abdel Salam stated that the goal of this initiative is to care for the elderly and maintain their dignity, recognizing them as the custodians of community memory and identity, with valuable life experiences that contribute to society.
This document reflects a growing global acknowledgment of the specific needs and rights of older populations, particularly in the context of increasing demographic changes and the challenges posed by an aging population worldwide.
This initiative marks the first official activity of the Vatican under Pope Leo XIV.
The document emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts to uphold the autonomy of older adults and protect them from all forms of discrimination.
It outlines a shared vision focused on reinforcing the rights of seniors to make informed choices for themselves and their families.
The signatories of this document include Mohamed Abdel Salam, the Secretary-General of the Council of Muslim Elders; Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, the President of the Pontifical Academy for Life; and Dr. Mejia Minter Jordan, the Chief Executive Officer of AARP.
Key provisions of the document call for the establishment of mechanisms that ensure elderly individuals have access to high-quality healthcare and the resources necessary to lead dignified lives.
Abdel Salam stated that the goal of this initiative is to care for the elderly and maintain their dignity, recognizing them as the custodians of community memory and identity, with valuable life experiences that contribute to society.
This document reflects a growing global acknowledgment of the specific needs and rights of older populations, particularly in the context of increasing demographic changes and the challenges posed by an aging population worldwide.
