WEAAD
WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
2024 WEAAD Events
15th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)
NAPSA WEAAD Virtual Event
Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 2:00 – 4:00 pm EST
To acknowledge World Elder Abuse Awareness Day this year, NAPSA held a virtual event, highlighting each NAPSA region and the tremendous work being done to prevent and address elder abuse.
Thank you to our 2024 Lead Sponsor of the virtual WEAAD event!
15th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Headquarters
This event has been scheduled for a later date to be determined.
(This was originally scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm)
*Please stay tuned for updated information and the rescheduled date for this event*
Join us for the 15th WEAAD event as we commemorate the remarkable legacy of Dr. Elizabeth Podnieks at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Headquarters (SEC) this year!
Dr. Podnieks, renowned for her groundbreaking work in elder abuse research and advocacy, left an indelible mark on our field. Esteemed international speakers and colleagues will gather to honor her contributions and celebrate her life.
The event will feature presentations from 10 leading professionals and researchers, along with 3 distinguished presenters from the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe and PAHO Regions, enriching our discussions and tributes.
The History of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Dr. Elizabeth Podnieks
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was first acknowledged at the United Nations in 2006 by Dr. Elizabeth Podnieks (August 5, 1929-February 2, 2024). She wanted to promote awareness of elder abuse and declared it “one of the most unrecognized, underreported, and unaddressed issues of our day.”
Each year on June 15, international policymakers, APS workers, advocates, financial service institutions, media, social services organizations, and individuals from all over the world come together to raise awareness and to help address a growing global problem.
Previous Recordings of WEAAD Virtual Events
