International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- Every year, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is marked on December 3.
- The day is observed to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities at every level of society and development.
- Additionally, it also aims to raise awareness of the situations of persons with disabilities in all aspects of political, social, economic and cultural life.
About International Day of Disabled Persons
- The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution.
- The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
- It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
- The main programme of the observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at the UN Headquarters in New York will include the Opening, panel discussions and cultural events.
- Member States, civil society organizations and the private sector are welcome to organize their own events to celebrate the day to raise awareness and promote the rights and perspectives of persons with disabilities around the world.
Theme for 2021
- Since 1998, the day is observed every year with a particular theme.
- For the celebrations this year, the theme of the occasion is ‘Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable post-COVID-19 world’.