Once again we must inform you of the loss of one of our Founding Members and life long Board Member,Dr. TOSHIO TATARA, He was
"A much Respected Elder who Protected Elders."
Two nations share this loss, and also share the benefit of his life long work. (More on his life)
A Memorial Service wa held Saturday, 4/28/2012 at St Luke's' Hospital, Tokyo.
2011 LIMA, PERU
INPEA morns the sudden loss of our dear friend and INPEA Regional Representative for Latin America and the Carribean: Luz Barreto Our hearts are heavy at this time, We will always feel her loss, We always feel the impact of her life. (Memorials will be posted)
The International Network
for the
Prevention of Elder Abuse, Inc.
(INPEA)
FOUNDED in 1997 and Incorporated in May 1999, by Rosalie S. Wolf, PhD.
INPEA is an independent, Non Profit, incorporated under the Laws of the Commmonwealth of Massachusetts, USA. INPEA, Inc., functions as a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) with Special Consultative Status to EcoSoc, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), and is affiliated with UN DPI. INPEA, Inc. is also a member of the Conference of NGO's (CoNGO), and is recognized as a USC Section 501 (c)(3) tax exempt, Non Profit organization in the USA.
INPEA, Inc. enjoys a collaborative relationship with The International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG)
INPEA Officers: President: Gloria M. Gutman, Ph.D. Vice President: Nabil Kronfol, MD, Dr.P.H. Secretary General: Susan B. Somers, J.D. Treasurer: Robert Brent, Ph.D,
INPEA is celebrating
15 years
of
advocacy, education and research
for the protection of the rights of older Persons.
On February 4, 2010 INPEA joined with an International Collaboration of NGO's to launch this important new resource. Now you can be part of this important movement. Please help us to translate further this document - click to e-mail Susan Somers.
Why do we need a New Convention on the Rights of Older People? Learn more about this and the INGO Resource launch during the UN Commission on Social Development, February 4th, 2010 (click here)
The following International NGO's are Collaborating for a Convention on the Rights of Older Persons:
International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, (INPEA) International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG), International Association of Homes and Services for the Aged, (IAHSA), International Federation on Ageing (IFA-FIV), International Longevity Center, Global Alliance, (ILC Global Alliance), HelpAge International (HelpAge), Global Action on Aging (GAA), Age Concern/Help the Aged (AG/HAE), and AARP, together with the support of the NGO Committee on Ageing, New York, NGO Committee on Ageing/NY, and the NGO Committee on Ageing, Vienna
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2012 7th Global Commemoration
Resource"Tool Kit" to Raise World Awareness on Adult Abuse
This Community Resource Tool Kit is created to help individuals, organizations and communities throughout the world plan for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, to be held on June 15 of each year. The first WEAAD was launched on June 15, 2006.
Thank you for your comments and help to improve Awareness of Elder Abuse and Neglect in the 2010 Update to the INPEA Community Resource"Tool Kit" now available on line.
"INPEA's European Representatives Respond to Elder Abuse" prepared by Ariela Lowenstein INPEA, EU Regional Rep. for WEAAD 2009, Paris (click here for INPEA EU Report)
Dr Tavengwa Nhongo, INPEA Board of Director from Africa for a decade, has been Appointed First Executive Director of Africa Platform for Social Protection (APSP)
Ms. Geselle Coffi INPEA National Representative to Curaįao receives special recognition
Geselle V. Rosaria - Coffi, President, Fundashon Nos Grandinan is presented with plaque by Mr. Hensley Koeiman, Minister of Social Affairs, Labor and Welfare (SOAW) Click here for further details
Ms Laura Machado, IAGG's International Coordinator for the United Nations, receives the Prize Award on Human Rights
from the Minister of Human Rights and Brazilian President Lula, in recognition of her major work to promote the rights of old people in Brazil and outside.
Call for Nominations: Regional and National Representatives
Open Invitation to Serve INPEA .
INPEA is seeking nominations to fill honorary positions for vacant Regional and National Representatives. Submit nominations by June 1 and December 1 for consideration. (These are voluntary positions).
Qualifications and Procedure for Nomination of National Representatives Click to download .pdf
Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect (JEAN) An International Journal...
A crucial interdisciplinary journal focusing on prevention and treatment strategies! Edited by Karen Stein, PhD,. JEAN is the official journal of the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse: www.haworthpress.com
