The Statute of the Elderly Person and the challenges for the future

Summary:

The Estatuto da Pessoa Idosa, which completed 20 years in 2023, emphasizes the dignity of older individuals and highlights legal frameworks for protection and promotion of their rights. Despite being well-protected by legislation in Brazil, many challenges remain to ensure guarantees for the future of the Estatuto do Idoso. The director of the Protection of the Older Person, Symone Maria Machado Bonfim, stresses the need for more advances, including increasing awareness about the rights of older individuals and promoting intergenerational harmony. She also emphasizes the importance of integrating a chapter about human rights and public policies that consider vulnerable individuals.