Overview:
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed every year on December 3 to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development.
2018 theme- “Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality”.
About the Day:
- The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was instituted by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 1992.
- It 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 situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
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