Elderly stand up against abuse in Durban march
Hundreds of senior citizens have today taken part in the Durban march - on the eve of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
According to the World Health Organisation - one in six people who are 60 years and older - experienced some form of abuse in their communities during the past year.
It says apart from possible serious physical injuries - elder abuse can also lead to long-term psychological consequences.
These elders say it was important for them to come out to the march today.
They've also praised the Durban-based TAFTA for the work they do in caring for and supporting senior citizens.
Below are scenes from today's Durban march.
eThekwini senior citizens say “STOP!! Abuse against the elderly” as they march through the Durban CBD led by TAFTA, who aim to draw attention to the issue ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #KZN pic.twitter.com/Q2r9smaZqe
— Jarryd Subroyen (@Jazz_Subs031) June 14, 2018
Scores of eThekwini senior citizens march through the streets of the Durban CBD calling for an end to the abuse of the elderly. They’re being led by TAFTA, who aim to draw attention to the issue ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #KZN pic.twitter.com/2nPLR2n9o8
— Jarryd Subroyen (@Jazz_Subs031) June 14, 2018
Senior citizens have gathered in their numbers to take part in a walk, organized by TAFTA, through the streets of Durban’s CBD in order to raise awareness against the abuse of the elderly #KZN pic.twitter.com/GlLPB6rcKQ
— Jarryd Subroyen (@Jazz_Subs031) June 14, 2018
eThekwini senior citizens call for abuse against the elderly to come to a stop, as they prepare to walk through the streets of Durban to raise awareness #KZN pic.twitter.com/jjPJAWwtX0
— Jarryd Subroyen (@Jazz_Subs031) June 14, 2018
#KZN councilors address dozens of elderly people who have gathered outside the Durban City Hall as TAFTA commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day ahead of tomorrow pic.twitter.com/XL3JCFCAua
— Jarryd Subroyen (@Jazz_Subs031) June 14, 2018