Overview
- The Ministry of Education announced the 2025 ENEM writing prompt, "Perspectives on aging in Brazilian society."
- Coverage connects the theme to federal efforts like the "Junho violeta" campaign and to official warnings that ageism undermines health and social inclusion.
- Government figures show Disque 100 recorded 88,408 complaints involving older people in 2023, second only to reports concerning children and adolescents.
- IBGE projections released in 2024 indicate a faster decline in the working‑age population, heightening pension pressures as experts note 2019 reforms tightened retirement access.
- Teachers and sample‑essay authors urge steps such as ratifying the Inter‑American Convention on the Rights of Older Persons, expanding active‑aging programs, and promoting education and media initiatives to counter discrimination.