Over the years, our country has been known for its rich family values. The very first thing that is imbibed in our minds is to treat our parents as Gods- ‘Matrudeo Bhava’ and ‘Pitrudeo Bhava’. But, looking at the recent trends of rapid economic growth, urbanisation and inception of the era of consumerism we get confronted by the harsh reality of elderly abuse.
Life expectancy has increased by 20 years as compared to 1951. There is pressure on all aspects of care for the older persons-be it financial, health or shelter. With an increased life expectancy rate, resultant rise in the size of the family & diminishing spaces to live, have caused stress in joint and extended families.
National Law University, Jodhpur in collaboration with National Human Rights Commission, New-Delhi is holding a two-day national workshop from 25th and 26th September 2015 on the theme ” Right to Dignity: Elderly Abuse in an Era of Social Progress and Urbanization”.
Important dates:
- Date of workshop: 25-26 September, 2015
- Abstract Submission Date: 27 July, 2015
- Intimation of Acceptance: 30 July, 2015
- Full Paper Submission: 30 August, 2015
- Date of Acceptance: 03 September, 2015
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