Mr Toby appreciated the SRSO for its keen efforts on social protection of older Toby SRSO appreciated for its keen efforts on social protection of older people organized by Stake holder’s event, organized by Sindh Rural Support Organization (SRSO).
On the occasion, highlighted the need for right based social protection mainstreaming in Pakistan.
Regional Director for South Asia Help Age International Peter McGeachie said his organization’s vision is a world in which older people fulfill their potential to lead dignified, active, healthy and secure lives.
He said that Pakistan is one of those 15 countries where population of people over 60 years of age is over 10 million, Currently there are 11.3 Million people over 60 in Pakistan, which will be increased to 43.3 Million in 2050, making 15.8 percent of the total population.