Bandeirantes Launches Comprehensive Elderly Rights Policy to Enhance Social Participation
Bandeirantes has enacted the Política Municipal do Idoso to safeguard elderly rights, creating dedicated councils and funds to promote senior citizens' autonomy and social involvement amid Brazil's aging population trend.
- • Bandeirantes enacted Law No. 1,241 establishing the Política Municipal do Idoso to protect elderly rights.
- • The policy creates the Municipal Fund for the Elderly and the Municipal Council for the Elderly to coordinate efforts.
- • Mayor Celso Abrantes highlighted the policy's role in improving quality of life for seniors.
- • IBGE data shows Brazil's elderly population has surpassed youth for the first time, underscoring policy importance.
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The city of Bandeirantes has taken a significant step in securing the rights and welfare of its elderly residents by enacting the Política Municipal do Idoso (PMI). Law No. 1,241, approved by the City Council and sanctioned by Mayor Celso Abrantes, establishes a framework aimed at promoting autonomy, integration, and active participation among the elderly population.
Central to this policy are the creation of the Municipal Fund for the Elderly and the Municipal Council for the Elderly (CMPI), tasked with coordinating the implementation of these new measures. The fund will finance initiatives designed to improve the dignity and quality of life for seniors in the community. Mayor Abrantes emphasized the importance of the law by stating that it represents a milestone in implementing public policies that enhance the lives of elderly citizens.
This action comes in the context of shifting demographics in Brazil, where, according to the 2023 IBGE data, the elderly population has grown from 15.2 million in 2000 to 33 million, now constituting 15.6% of the total population—surpassing the 14.8% share of youth aged 15 to 24 for the first time. This demographic change underscores the urgent need for such forward-looking policies.
The newly formed CMPI includes representatives from municipal authorities and civil society, designed to ensure broad support and effective execution of the PMI. This development reflects Bandeirantes' commitment to addressing the evolving needs of its aging population through institutionalized social support mechanisms.