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WEAAD 2023:
Rights Don’t Get Old
Every year, on June 15th, we all join forces to remind the world that rights don’t get old.
Like previous years, CNPEA and partners CanAge, EAPO and BC CRN are inviting Canadians of all ages to become a champion of elder abuse prevention and to stand up for the rights of older people. We are bringing back our RIghts Don't Get Old campaign for the third year in a row. We encourage you to support #RightsDoNotGetOld on social media and to think of actions you can take to contribute to elder abuse prevention in your community.
JOIN US FOR OUR NATIONAL ONLINE EVENT ON JUNE 15!
Like every year, we will be bringing together experts on aging and elder abuse and community members to discuss what we can all do to ensure older Canadians are safe from abuse and neglect. Our 2023 panel of speakers will be announced closer to the date.
In case you missed it, you can watch the 2022 WEAAD panel here.
REGISTER NOW
WEAAD Materials
If you are planning to host an event, design some materials, or simply support our campaign on social media, we have created some logos and assets that you can use. You can download WEAAD logos here. We will be adding more social media assets in weeks to come.
STAY IN THE LOOP
Don't miss a single announcement about WEAAD, sign up for CNPEA's updates and for the WEAAD newsletter.
TAKE ACTION
We all have a role to play to help prevent elder abuse and make our communities safe for all ages.
All Canadians can:
- Work with their community to make elder abuse a top priority
- Learn to recognize signs of elder abuse
- Know how to respond and refer seniors for help
All organizational leaders should:
- Include ageism prevention in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion practices
All elected officials and policy makers should:
- Make their community age-friendly
- Invest in elder abuse prevention
These recommended actions are from CNPEA's community engagement strategy Future Us: A Roadmap to Elder Abuse Prevention. Check it out here to learn more about promising approaches, and ways that you can participate in the journey toward elder abuse prevention.
