International Day Of Older People 2024. International day of older persons (idop) is a time to celebrate the value of older people and a chance to acknowledge their contributions to our communities; On this international day of older persons, we focus attention on the resilience of the more than 1 billion older women and men in a changing world.

This year’s international day of older persons coincides with the 75th anniversary of the universal declaration of human rights. Each year on 1st october, people across the world mark united nations international day of older people to raise awareness of opportunities and challenges faced by ageing.