The goal of the Elder Abuse Sub-committee is to educate, advocate and promote the human rights, dignity, safety and social inclusion of older adults who may experience or be at risk of elder mistreatment and abuse. Basis for its work include: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) (15 June); Beijing Platform of action (BPA), the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), Madrid Plan of Action on Ageing, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The Sub-Committee’s terms of reference are here.
Chair: Susan Somers (International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse)