There are forms of abuse that leave no bruises, yet cut deeply: neglect, indifference, isolation. This is silent violence—hidden behind closed doors, beneath seemingly “quiet” lives, and cloaked in the guise of care.

The European organisation AGE Platform Europe announced the participation of Mr Antoniou, President of the Cyprus Third Age Observatory, as its official representative at the VSE 2025 Conference held on 22–23 May at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon. Mr Antoniou contributed to crucial discussions aimed at strengthening support systems, emphasising the needs of older victims.

The day-conference organized by the Directorate of Primary Education, in cooperation with the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute.

Report on abuse, neglect, financial exploitation and ageism in Cyprus.

At the Cyprus Third Age Observatory, our commitment is to protect the human rights of older individuals. We strongly condemn ageism that...