Tuesday, October 01, 2013

On International Day, Ban calls for full participation of older persons in society --- 1 October 2013 – Countries must ensure that older persons are able to fully participate in society and have their voices heard, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed today, noting they play a key part in the shaping of the post-2015 development agenda. --- “[Older persons] are calling for a world where all have food, shelter, clean water and sanitation, and access to basic health services and education. I have included these messages in my vision for a transformative post-2015 development agenda, which is set out in my report, 'A Life of Dignity for All',” Mr. Ban said. - UN.org

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