International Day of Persons with Disabilities: History and Significance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) |
| Established By | United Nations |
| Inception Year | 1992 |
| Observed On | December 3 (annually) |
| Original Name | International Day of Disabled Persons (renamed in 2007) |
| 2024 Theme | "Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future" |
| Historical Milestones | - International Year of Disabled Persons (1981) with theme "Full Participation and Equality" |
| - United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons (1983-1992) | |
| Focus Areas | - Promote dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities |
| - Integrate persons with disabilities into political, social, economic, and cultural life | |
| UN Disability Inclusion Strategy | Launched in June 2019 to raise UN standards on disability inclusion across all areas of work |
| 2024 Secretary-General's Fifth Report | Reflects on progress in disability inclusion within the UN system and reaffirms commitment |