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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), observed globally on June 15th, unites communities in protecting older adults' right to age with dignity and security. Recognized by the United Nations, this annual observance combines education, advocacy, and celebration to create positive change. Canada's network of elder abuse prevention organizations works year-round to provide support and resources, with WEAAD serving as a powerful platform for awareness and action. Together, we're building communities where every older adult can age boldly, safely, and with the respect they deserve. Join us in celebrating aging while standing against elder abuse.

Like previous years, CNPEA, EAPO, CanAge and many provincial partners, are inviting Canadians of all ages to become a champion of elder abuse prevention and to stand up for the rights of older people. This year, we challenge you all to age with attitude!

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Discover how public education becomes public engagement when communities make the message their own — in their words, and in their languages.

Join us to learn how  the pan Canadian public education campaign It’s Not Right! Neighbours, Friends and Families for Older Adults is being powerfully reimagined in ethnocultural, Inuit, and Indigenous communities across Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and Quebec. You will be inspired by grassroots adaptations that honour culture, strengthen connection, and bring people together to prevent elder abuse. 

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This event is held in recognition of Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 
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On May 13, join CNPEA and EAPO for this online symposium focused on enhancing coordinated support of older victims of elder abuse, family violence, and gender-based violence, particularly when they are living with dementia or experiencing cognitive impairment.

Together, a series of speakers will examine challenges, recommended practices and possible solutions to provide better support to individuals and their families who experience abuse in the context of dementia. This symposium aims to:

  • raise awareness of successful collaborative intervention team models across sectors to assist older adults who have experienced violence, abuse or neglect;
  • illustrate the roles that support services and law enforcement can play in assisting older victims by being trained to detect ageism, avoid ableism, and understand seniors’ needs better;
  • Examine best practices to provide safe, respectful, trauma -and violence- informed services and appropriate support.

This event will be of interest to both seniors’ service providers and professionals in the justice system.

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Canada has a long-standing history of leading Human Rights movements, starting with the 1948 UN vote to adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – a promise of freedom, equality and justice for all. Today older adults represent the fastest growing demographic yet we know that they do not enjoy the same protections as others.

Two milestone events this past year are Moving Forward with the UN convention, towards becoming a reality in our lifetime.

  • In May 2024, during the UN Open Ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWGA14) proceedings, Member States adopted a Resolution which included the recommendation to begin drafting a UN convention centered on the rights of older persons. 
  • On April 3rd, 2025 a historic decision by the 58th Human Rights Council in Geneva was made to start drafting this legally binding instrument.

These landmark achievements could not have happened without a growing global advocacy movement and the positive influence of engaged governments and stakeholders. With this new chapter, we begin building a world where everyone can live and age with the dignity and respect they deserve.

CNPEA and EAPO invite you to be part of the dynamic conversations underway, as the champions of these advocacy campaigns share their perspectives and enlighten us about the road ahead. 

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Future Us was launched in March 2022 as a pan-Canadian roadmap to the prevention of elder abuse. Join us on Tuesday, May 6 to find out what has been happening across Canada over the past 3 years to advance a national dialogue on the Strategy's three goals :

  1. Prioritize prevention of elder abuse and neglect in every community
  2. Establish and support elder abuse prevention networks at local, regional, and national levels
  3. Teach everyone to recognize warning signs of abuse and neglect, how to respond safely and effectively and where to refer in the community to find help

Stories of growth, challenge and change will be shared from across Canada to acknowledge the steady commitment and ingenuity of grassroots leaders and networks. An interactive discussion with advocates from provincial and territorial Elder Abuse Prevention Networks will impart their experiences strengthening and developing new networks unique to their jurisdiction, forming creative alliances, and working strategically across communities and with all levels of government to achieve our common goals.  

This webinar will inspire people of all ages to engage in the Future Us movement and join our shared journey to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive society.    

Facilitator

margaretmacpherson profilepicMargaret MacPherson
Research Associate, Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children Margaret designs and develops curriculum and related materials on a number of initiatives including the Make It Our Business workplace domestic violence program and It’s Not Right! Neighbours, Friends and Families for Older Adults. Margaret is passionate in her belief that everyone has an important contribution to make in creating safe and supportive environments at work and in our communities.