ACSS Calls for Action to Develop Elderly Care in Arab Countries
The Arab Organization for Education, Culture and Science has called for the development of elderly care and the modernization of systems to ensure their independence and well-being in Arab countries.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Tunis, Oct 1 (KUNA) -- The Arab Organization for Education, Culture and Science (ALECSO) called on Thursday for efforts to develop care for the elderly and to modernize health, social, and economic systems to ensure their independence and well-being, alongside their continued active participation. In a statement marking World Elderly Day, observed annually on October 1, the organization noted that this group plays a pivotal role and holds essential importance within societies generally, and Arab societies in particular, as they are custodians of collective memory and the means through which values and expertise are transmitted across generations. They are also active participants in sustainable development, family cohesion, and social stability. ALECSO pledged to mobilize all its efforts to contribute to shaping policies and community choices that provide dignified living conditions, social and health protection, and genuine empowerment for the elderly within Arab societies. It commended the care afforded to this group by Arab countries, describing it not merely as a moral duty or social charity, but as an inherent right and an investment in human capital that has accumulated decades of experience and contributions. (End) S.B.M. / S.A.M.
