Seventy-five years ago, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, a monumental document in the history of human rights. Written by representatives from around the world with different legal, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, it is the first document articulating the fundamental human rights that are meant to be universally protected. In recognition of this milestone, and looking to a future that delivers on the promise to ensure that all persons, including all older persons, fully enjoy their human rights and fundamental freedoms, the 34th commemoration of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons focused on the theme of “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide” (মর্যাদাপূর্ণ বার্ধক্যঃ বিশ্বব্যাপী প্রবীণ পরিচর্যা ও সহায়তা ব্যবস্থা শক্তিশালীকরণ).

As of previous years, the BWHC celebrated the International Day of Older Person (IDOP) on 01 October 2024 in collaboration with the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and with other development partners and NGOs working in this field.

In this celebration, Honorable Advisor, Ministry of Social Welfare Ms. Sharmin S. Murshid, graced the occasion as Chief Guest where Mr. Abu Saleh Mostafa Kamal, PhD, Director General, Department of Social Services Chaired the commemoration. Along with hundreds of participants from different stakeholders joined the celebration. BWHC Executive Director Mr. Sharif Mostafa Helal along with BWHC staffs also participated in the rally and discussion session where Mr. Sharif delivered his speech (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_fGdpASwbw) on behalf of the HNPB.

Both print medias and electronic medias published the event news with huge importance.

As especial supplement was published on this occasion where the Honorable President, Honorable Chief Advisor, Honorable Advisor, Ministry of Social Welfare, Secretary of Ministry of Social Welfare, Director General, Department of Social Services and Executive Director & Chairperson of Network of HelpAge Partners in Bangladesh Mr. Sharif Mostafa Helal gave messages in this especial supplement.