All Papers/Social Work with Older Persons (2022-23)/Q3
Q3
5 Marks

Part A (Q3): Mention the International Resolutions for Older Persons.

Expert Answer

International resolutions have been critical in shifting the global perspective from viewing the elderly as a "burden" to recognizing them as rights-holders. Key resolutions include:

  1. Vienna International Plan of Action on Aging (1982): The first international instrument specifically on aging, aimed at strengthening the capacities of governments to deal with aging populations.
  2. United Nations Principles for Older Persons (1991): Adopted by the UN General Assembly, it established five core principles—Independence, Participation, Care, Self-fulfillment, and Dignity—providing a universal moral framework for elder rights.
  3. The Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA, 2002): A watershed resolution that shifted focus from "vulnerability" to "Active Aging." It forced national governments to rewrite policies to integrate the elderly into mainstream development, advancing health, and ensuring enabling environments.