Forum raises public awareness of ageing population

“The Journey to Age Equality” forum was held by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of the Elderly (VAE), the Ministry of Health’s General Office for Population Family Planning, and HelpAge International. It was part of activities in response to International Day of Older Persons (October 1).Addressing at the event, VAE Vice President Dam Huu Dac said Vietnam is among the fastest ageing countries in Asia. As it takes 17-20 years to transition from an aging to an aged society, the country has faced thorny problems in outlining rational policies for the elderly, many of whom are having difficult lives and need support from the State, families and community.Meanwhile, UNFPA Representative in Vietnam Naomi Kitahara said ageing population cannot be ignored to achieve the integrated 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, and all countries...

UNFPA Representative in Vietnam Naomi Kitahara speaks at the forum.

 (Photo: VNA)

Source: VNA