Welcome To The International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
United Nations Related Meetings and INPEA Sponsored Events:
2025
2025 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Addressing Abuse Of
Older Adults In Long Term Care Facilities: Through Data And Action
2025 INTERNATIONAL WEAAD COMMEMORATION – A VIRTUAL EVENT
Monday, June 16, 2025 from 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm ET
REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_SCRKOleT6ScGJCTnhL58Q#/registration
Download Flyer Here...
Download Program Here...
This virtual event, held in observance of WEAAD 2025, will focus on the abuse of older adults in long-term care facilities. Whereas most older people live in the community, institutional care is a reality for many. As the need for institutional care grows with global aging, so do concerns about safeguarding the rights, safety, and dignity of residents is of outmost importance.
Welcome remarks: Amal Abou Rafeh, Chief of the Programme on Ageing Section, UN DESA
Moderator: Sara Salman, Population Affairs Officer at UN ESCWA
PANELISTS
Natasa Todorovic, MPH, INPEA Reg Rep Europe, Red Cross of Serbia
Claudia Mahler, PhD, UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, TBC
Lucia Vidovicova, PhD, Masaryk Univ | Faculty of Social Studies, Research Institute for Labour and Social Affairs RILSA, INPEA Rep to Czech Republic
Wenche Malmedal, PhD, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Public Health and Nursing NTNU, INPEA Rep to Norway
Eilon Caspi, PhD, Gerontologist and Elder Mistreatment Researcher, Director, Dementia Behavior Consulting LLC
Robert Brent, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Fordham University, and LTC Ombudsman
Closing: Susan B. Somers, JD, President, INPEA
2024
2024 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Spotlight on Older Persons in Emergencies
DESA / INPEA joint Commemorative Program 14 June 2024 Virtual via Zoom (link to register here)
As the world prepares to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on 15 June, this year DESA programme on ageing, in partnership with the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA), will focus on the theme, "Spotlight on Older Persons in Emergencies," to highlight the critical need to protect and support older persons during crises. Established by the United Nations in 2011, WEAAD aims to raise awareness about the abuse, neglect, and exploitation that older persons face, while promoting respect and dignity for this population. Read More Here...
Open Ended Working Group on Ageing 14 May 20-24
INPEA- Austria Joint Side Event 22 May 2024
Comission on Status of Women (CSW) Mar 2024 NY
INPEA Virtual Side Event: 13 March 2024
Comission Social Development (CSocD) Feb 2024 NY
INPEA Virtual Side Event: 12 February 2024
2023
54 Human Rights Council -- UN Geneva
Report of the Independent Expert on Violence Against and Abuse and Neglect of Older Persons and
Interactive Dialogue with Independent Expert (IE) - Friday 15th
IE and INPEA Co Organized Hybrid Side Event - Friday 15 @ 2PM CEST
INPEA Written and Oral Statements (co- joined) on IE Report on Violence to HRC.
HRC 54 RESOLUTIONS of Interest
Substantive Resolution on Ageing (Violence Against and Abuse and Neglect of Older Persons) ,
Substantive Resolution on Care and Support
GLOBAL Briefings scheduled by Co-Facilitators for the intersessional work leading up to the 14th Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing session in March 2024.
Third Global Briefing by NHRI's and NGO's 22 November 2023
Click here to view the timeline (timeline subject to change) First of 3 briefings: Wednesday 12th July - 9:00am-10:00am ET (NY time). Briefing by: the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, and Human Rights Treaty Bodies
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023 International Commemoration, UNHQ, NYC
'Closing the Circle: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Older Age
Policy, Law and Evidence-based Responses'
Event Sponored by the
Permanent Mission of Argentina, to the UNNY,
Co-Sponsors: INPEA, UN DESA: Program on Ageing, WHO
DATE: 15 June 2023, Location UN Trustee Council Chamber, UN HQ, NYC Time: 1:15 -2:30PM EST
Download Concept Note here.
Event was broadcast live and is available on demand on UN Web TV.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023 International Commemoration-UN GENEVA
Closing the Circle: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Older Age
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Human Rights Council 53rd Session Side Event Monday 19 June 2023– Time 2;pm-3;pm
Conference Room TBC - Palais des Nations
COMLAT 2023
With deepest thanks to Robinson Cuadros Cuadros
13 Open Ended Working Group for the purpose of strengthening the protection of the human rights of older persons, (12 OEWGA) 3Apr- 6Apr 2022, Click here: https://social.un.org/ageing-working-group/index.shtml
67th Commission on the Status of Women UN HQ NYC 5- 17 March 2023
INPEA Parallel Event NGO CSW Forum -- March 2023 (watch for more details)
2022
Human Rights Day - 10 December
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone document that proclaims the inalienable rights which everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
INPEA strives to ensure the UDHR's protection extends to protect older persons from violence, abuse and neglect through the enactment of a new convention on the human rights of older persons. Please join us in our efforts.
International Human Rights Intersessional Meeting - Seoul, S Korea 24 Nov 2022
IDOP 2022 - NY, Geneva and Vienna Events
MIPAA 4th Review and Appraisal: Rome - 15-17 June
INPEA WEAAD Global Commemoration and Side Event: Rome
Global Rally for Older Person's Rights - 3 March
66 Commission - Status of Women (CSW) 14 - 25 March 2022
INPEA CSW Virtual Parallel Event 24 March - 8AM EST
12 Open Ended Working Group for the purpose of strengthening the protection of the human rights of older persons, (12 OEWGA) 11Apr- 14Apr 2022, Click here: https://social.un.org/ageing-working-group/index.shtml
Members in the News:
Passing of Elizabeth Podnieks, INPEA Past Vice President and WEAAD Founder.
Click here for link to Obituary.
AWARDS/HONORS:
INPEA Past President: Dr. Lia Susanna Daichman, MD, recieved "Iberian Award for Life Time Achievement in the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Older Persons". (See photos below)
INPEA Board Member Prof. Ariela Lowenstein: Received 2021 Israel Prize: Highest National Award (more...)
CONFERENCES:
Coming Soon: IFA's 17th Global Conference on Ageing, September 2025, in CapeTown, S Africa. Policymakers, experts, and global thought leaders will assemble to discussed critical issues related to ageing.
New Publications:
For a complete listing of featured publications, please click here...
The Worldwide Face of Elder Abuse
Editors:
Pamela B. Teaster, Georgia J. Anetzberger, Elizabeth Podnieks
Ageing of the Oppressed
A Pandemic of Intersecting Injustice
Editor:
Silvia Perel-Levin
How Fear of Retaliation Silences Residents in America's Nursing Homes - NursingHome411
Difficult - The untold story of mothering a challenging adult child, maternal ambivalence, and aging
Judith R. Smith
More information may be found here....
Older Women in Europe: A human rights-based approach
Edited by: Isabella Paoletti,
Older Women's Network, Europe
More information may be found here...
Older Persons in Turkey and COVID-19:
INPEA members, Professors Özgür Arun and Jason Holsworth collaborated on Turkey: "Rights Violations and Discriminatory Practices Against Older Persons During COVID 19 Pandemic' (click for report pdf.). Özgür and Jason discussed the findings at the GSA Elder Abuse Interest Group Meeting on 19 Oct at 10Am via Zoom
INPEA Asia Rep Prof. Mala Kapur Shankardass released 7th Edited Book on Older Persons
1st UN GLOBAL CAMPAIGN
TO COMBAT AGEISM
Download flyer(s) here...English French
Membership
Join INPEA:
Click to Pay Dues on line
Click for Membership Application and Brochure
Donate
Support INPEA: Make your donation on line
2018 Meetings:
2017 Meetings:
2016 Meetings:
2015 Meetings:
INPEA Meeting 3rd ICGGM Delhi, India 27-29November
WEAAD2015 Dublin: 22April2015 Presentations and slides on line
International Collaborations on Older Persons Human Rights:
Global Alliance for the Rights of Older Persons (GAROP)
Launch: "In Their Own Words", a Global Consultation with Older Persons
WEAAD - International Recognition
United Nations General Assembly Resolution:
"World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)" Designated an Official UN International Day, observed annually on June 15th (Press Release) (Link to UNDESA WEAAD Page)
United Nations Related Meetings and INPEA Sponsored Events:
2025
2025 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Addressing Abuse Of
Older Adults In Long Term Care Facilities: Through Data And Action
2025 INTERNATIONAL WEAAD COMMEMORATION – A VIRTUAL EVENT
Monday, June 16, 2025 from 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm ET
REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_SCRKOleT6ScGJCTnhL58Q#/registration
Download Flyer Here...
Download Program Here...
This virtual event, held in observance of WEAAD 2025, will focus on the abuse of older adults in long-term care facilities. Whereas most older people live in the community, institutional care is a reality for many. As the need for institutional care grows with global aging, so do concerns about safeguarding the rights, safety, and dignity of residents is of outmost importance.
Welcome remarks: Amal Abou Rafeh, Chief of the Programme on Ageing Section, UN DESA
Moderator: Sara Salman, Population Affairs Officer at UN ESCWA
PANELISTS
Natasa Todorovic, MPH, INPEA Reg Rep Europe, Red Cross of Serbia
Claudia Mahler, PhD, UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, TBC
Lucia Vidovicova, PhD, Masaryk Univ | Faculty of Social Studies, Research Institute for Labour and Social Affairs RILSA, INPEA Rep to Czech Republic
Wenche Malmedal, PhD, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Public Health and Nursing NTNU, INPEA Rep to Norway
Eilon Caspi, PhD, Gerontologist and Elder Mistreatment Researcher, Director, Dementia Behavior Consulting LLC
Robert Brent, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Fordham University, and LTC Ombudsman
Closing: Susan B. Somers, JD, President, INPEA
2024
2024 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Spotlight on Older Persons in Emergencies
DESA / INPEA joint Commemorative Program 14 June 2024 Virtual via Zoom (link to register here)
As the world prepares to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on 15 June, this year DESA programme on ageing, in partnership with the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA), will focus on the theme, "Spotlight on Older Persons in Emergencies," to highlight the critical need to protect and support older persons during crises. Established by the United Nations in 2011, WEAAD aims to raise awareness about the abuse, neglect, and exploitation that older persons face, while promoting respect and dignity for this population. Read More Here...
Open Ended Working Group on Ageing 14 May 20-24
INPEA- Austria Joint Side Event 22 May 2024
Comission on Status of Women (CSW) Mar 2024 NY
INPEA Virtual Side Event: 13 March 2024
Comission Social Development (CSocD) Feb 2024 NY
INPEA Virtual Side Event: 12 February 2024
2023
54 Human Rights Council -- UN Geneva
Report of the Independent Expert on Violence Against and Abuse and Neglect of Older Persons and
Interactive Dialogue with Independent Expert (IE) - Friday 15th
IE and INPEA Co Organized Hybrid Side Event - Friday 15 @ 2PM CEST
INPEA Written and Oral Statements (co- joined) on IE Report on Violence to HRC.
HRC 54 RESOLUTIONS of Interest
Substantive Resolution on Ageing (Violence Against and Abuse and Neglect of Older Persons) ,
Substantive Resolution on Care and Support
GLOBAL Briefings scheduled by Co-Facilitators for the intersessional work leading up to the 14th Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing session in March 2024.
Third Global Briefing by NHRI's and NGO's 22 November 2023
Click here to view the timeline (timeline subject to change) First of 3 briefings: Wednesday 12th July - 9:00am-10:00am ET (NY time). Briefing by: the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, and Human Rights Treaty Bodies
|
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023 International Commemoration, UNHQ, NYC
'Closing the Circle: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Older Age
Policy, Law and Evidence-based Responses'
Event Sponored by the
Permanent Mission of Argentina, to the UNNY,
Co-Sponsors: INPEA, UN DESA: Program on Ageing, WHO
DATE: 15 June 2023, Location UN Trustee Council Chamber, UN HQ, NYC Time: 1:15 -2:30PM EST
Download Concept Note here.
Event was broadcast live and is available on demand on UN Web TV.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023 International Commemoration-UN GENEVA
Closing the Circle: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Older Age
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Human Rights Council 53rd Session Side Event Monday 19 June 2023– Time 2;pm-3;pm
Conference Room TBC - Palais des Nations
COMLAT 2023
With deepest thanks to Robinson Cuadros Cuadros
13 Open Ended Working Group for the purpose of strengthening the protection of the human rights of older persons, (12 OEWGA) 3Apr- 6Apr 2022, Click here: https://social.un.org/ageing-working-group/index.shtml
67th Commission on the Status of Women UN HQ NYC 5- 17 March 2023
INPEA Parallel Event NGO CSW Forum -- March 2023 (watch for more details)
2022
Human Rights Day - 10 December
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone document that proclaims the inalienable rights which everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
INPEA strives to ensure the UDHR's protection extends to protect older persons from violence, abuse and neglect through the enactment of a new convention on the human rights of older persons. Please join us in our efforts.
International Human Rights Intersessional Meeting - Seoul, S Korea 24 Nov 2022
IDOP 2022 - NY, Geneva and Vienna Events
MIPAA 4th Review and Appraisal: Rome - 15-17 June
INPEA WEAAD Global Commemoration and Side Event: Rome
Global Rally for Older Person's Rights - 3 March
66 Commission - Status of Women (CSW) 14 - 25 March 2022
INPEA CSW Virtual Parallel Event 24 March - 8AM EST
12 Open Ended Working Group for the purpose of strengthening the protection of the human rights of older persons, (12 OEWGA) 11Apr- 14Apr 2022, Click here: https://social.un.org/ageing-working-group/index.shtml
Members in the News:
Passing of Elizabeth Podnieks, INPEA Past Vice President and WEAAD Founder.
Click here for link to Obituary.
AWARDS/HONORS:
INPEA Past President: Dr. Lia Susanna Daichman, MD, recieved "Iberian Award for Life Time Achievement in the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Older Persons". (See photos below)
INPEA Board Member Prof. Ariela Lowenstein: Received 2021 Israel Prize: Highest National Award (more...)
CONFERENCES:
Coming Soon: IFA's 17th Global Conference on Ageing, September 2025, in CapeTown, S Africa. Policymakers, experts, and global thought leaders will assemble to discussed critical issues related to ageing.
New Publications:
For a complete listing of featured publications, please click here...
The Worldwide Face of Elder Abuse
Editors:
Pamela B. Teaster, Georgia J. Anetzberger, Elizabeth Podnieks
Ageing of the Oppressed
A Pandemic of Intersecting Injustice
Editor:
Silvia Perel-Levin
How Fear of Retaliation Silences Residents in America's Nursing Homes - NursingHome411
Difficult - The untold story of mothering a challenging adult child, maternal ambivalence, and aging
Judith R. Smith
More information may be found here....
Older Women in Europe: A human rights-based approach
Edited by: Isabella Paoletti,
Older Women's Network, Europe
More information may be found here...
Older Persons in Turkey and COVID-19:
INPEA members, Professors Özgür Arun and Jason Holsworth collaborated on Turkey: "Rights Violations and Discriminatory Practices Against Older Persons During COVID 19 Pandemic' (click for report pdf.). Özgür and Jason discussed the findings at the GSA Elder Abuse Interest Group Meeting on 19 Oct at 10Am via Zoom
INPEA Asia Rep Prof. Mala Kapur Shankardass released 7th Edited Book on Older Persons
1st UN GLOBAL CAMPAIGN
TO COMBAT AGEISM
Download flyer(s) here...English French
Membership
Join INPEA:
Click to Pay Dues on line
Click for Membership Application and Brochure
Donate
Support INPEA: Make your donation on line
2018 Meetings:
2017 Meetings:
2016 Meetings:
2015 Meetings:
INPEA Meeting 3rd ICGGM Delhi, India 27-29November
WEAAD2015 Dublin: 22April2015 Presentations and slides on line
International Collaborations on Older Persons Human Rights:
Global Alliance for the Rights of Older Persons (GAROP)
Launch: "In Their Own Words", a Global Consultation with Older Persons
WEAAD - International Recognition
United Nations General Assembly Resolution:
"World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)" Designated an Official UN International Day, observed annually on June 15th (Press Release) (Link to UNDESA WEAAD Page)
HUMAN RIGHTS and OLDER PERSONS
People of all Ages have Rights!
Help promote the Human Rights of Older Persons;
join the Global Call for a new
"UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons"
Ensure the Voices of Older Persons are heard around the World
Launch of A New International NGO Collaboration Resource: February 4th
click below to download a .pdf copy
"Strengthening the Rights of Older People: Towards a UN Convention"
Please click for document in English, French, Arabic, Nepali, Spanish, Brazilian Portugese
On February 4, 2010 INPEA joined an International Collaboration of NGO's to launch this important new resource.
Now you can be part of this important movement.
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day!
Please join INPEA and United Nations DESA for the
2021 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day:
A Virtual Program- REGISTER HERE
Addressing Violence, Abuse and Neglect:
Ensuring Access to Justice
(Program and Concept note virtual event UN WEAAD 2021 - click here)
INPEA Annual International Commemorations
2020 United Nations International Day of Commemoration,
UN Headquarters, NYC -- June 2020 (date to be announced)
REGISTER HERE for June Event
Please note entrance to United Nations requires a security pass.
WORLD DAY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES/COMMEMORATIONS
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023 International Commemoration, UNHQ, NYC
'Closing the Circle: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Older Age
Policy, Law and Evidence-based Responses'
Event Sponored by the
Permanent Mission of Argentina, to the UNNY,
Co-Sponsors: INPEA, UN DESA: Program on Ageing, WHO
World Day International ConferencesIt will be broadcasted live and on demand on UN Web TV.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022 International Commmoration, ROME
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2021 International Commemoration, UNHQ, NYC
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2021 International Conference
Co-sponsors
INPEA and Trininty College Dublin, Ireland
WEAAD2021_Intl_ conf-programme-with-bios 16June
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2019 International Conference
Thank you for joining INPEA in Krakow, Poland,
host
Prof. Jolanta Mackowicz, Ph. D
INPEA National Representative to Poland
for the
International Experts Conference on
Elder Abuse Prevention and Protection
Flyer Weaad 2019 Krakow (click)
in commemoration of
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD 2019)
Organized in conjunction with
Pedagogical University of Cracow
Sponsored by:
United Nations, Program on Ageing, DESA
City of Cracow
NGO Committee on Ageing, Geneva
and
The 20th Anniversary Celebration of INPEA
A Two Day Scientific Forum
https://weaad2019.up.krakow.pl/
(Outcome Report to be posted)
PAST WEAAD EVENTS
INPEA 10th World Conference
2015 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
WEAAD2015 DUBLIN PROGRAM
Presentations and slides are now online
(click above)
Journée internationale de sensibilisation aux abus envers les aînés
SERBIA -- Visit with INPEA Co National Reps Natasa and Milutin, May 2018
X Gerontological Conference
Commission on Equality :SERBIA Minister Meeting
Grey Youth Choir - Korea Commemorates WEAAD
Visit with Alzheimer's Dementia International,
Chair, Dr. Jacob Roy Kuriakose, and staff at his clinic. Kerala, India (JUNE 2012)
Visiting with Krishna Gautam
and the great staff at "Ageing Nepal."
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.
60th Comm on Status of Women - UN HQ NY - INPEA Side Events:
"Ending Elder Abuse" and "Ageism and Widowhood"
59th Comm on the Status of Women, UN HQ NY, March 2015
INPEA and WUNRN Co-Convened Parallel Event
"Witchcraft Accusations and Violence Against Older Women"
Samuel Slewion, MSW, INPEA National Representative for Liberia, (read presentation here) and
Susan Somers, INPEA President
UN ECE Beijing +20 Interactive Roundtable:
Women and Ageing – Older Women Count
November 2014 – Palais des Nations Geneva,
Co-conveners:
Silvia Perel-Levin, International Longevity Centre Global Alliance (ILC GA)
Ursula Barter-Hemmerich, International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA)
Moderator: Bridget Sleap, HelpAge International
Speakers:
Elizabeth Sclater, Executive Officer, Older Women’s Network, Europe (OWN)
Andrea Ferenczi, President, Association for Women’s Career Development in Hungary
Israel Doron, Head, Department of Gerontology, Haifa University, Israel, INPEA Nat Rep Israel
Lisa Warth, Technical Officer, Department of Ageing and
Life Course, World Health Organization (WHO)
Rapporteur: Kelly Fitzgerald, International Federation on Ageing (IFA)
3rd ICGGM Conference and INPEA International Meeting Delhi, India 27-29 November 2015
1) Sailesh Mishra, Susan Somers, Mala Kapur Shankardass 2) Tova Winterstein, Sailesh Mishra, Susan Somers
Susan Somers, with Paulette Metang, INPEA Nat Rep. Cameroon • Pastor Chukwu with Susan Somers and INPEA members from Nigeria
1st SGA Africa Inaugeral Conference. Abuja, Nigeria with INPEA C0-Sponsor
Nov 5-7, 2018
Dr Emem Omokaro, LOC Co Chair, (center) (RT) Amal Abou Rafeh, Chief, UN Prog on Ageing
INPEA Membership Meeting - Abuja
Dr Eleanor Nwadinobi, President of the Medical Women’s International Association (Nigeria)
and co-founder 'Every Womens Treaty' with Susan
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).
Download Nomination Form
Click for National Rep Form .doc || Click for Regional Rep Form .doc
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
For INPEA Board, Regional & National Representative
Contact Information - Click here
For further info/comments, please e-mail INPEA