Bastion Lighting Colour Purple on June 15 for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), marked annually on June 15, is an official United Nations observance dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults. Initiated in 2006, it promotes dignity, rights, and community action to protect seniors, recognizing that elder abuse is a critical global public health and human rights issue.