National Policy on Ageing (2011-2015)
Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation; Fiji: UNFPA Pacific Sub-Regional Office
Government of Fiji
Country Resources
Older Persons General Policies, Laws, Strategies & Plans and service standards
Fiji
1 November 2011
Policy document
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Description
This policy applies to persons of 60 years of age or older.The vision of this policy is: “An inclusive society that instills dignity, respect for human rights and meets basic needs through empowerment of older persons”.
The goals of the policy are as follows:
1. Recognition of the contribution of older persons to the social, cultural, economic and political sectors of society.
2. Strengthened social assistance for older persons.
3. Healthy living.
4. An enabling and supportive environment for the older persons.
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