International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022 - Gondwana University International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022 - Gondwana University

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022

Every year on December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is celebrated with the goal of raising awareness of the rights and welfare of those who have disabilities.

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Date

The purpose of the day is to increase public awareness of the political, social, and economic injustices that affect people with disabilities.

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Aim

"Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fueling an accessible and equitable world" is the theme for International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022

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Theme

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was declared on December 3 during the UNGA's 37th plenary session, which took place on October 4, 1992.

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History

In order to ensure that everyone in the globe has equal opportunity for work, play, health, and success, the day does not differentiate between mental and physical limitations.

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Significance

The 2030 Agenda promises to "leave no one behind." People with disabilities can accelerate the transition to inclusive and sustainable development and foster a resilient society for all, including in the context of catastrophe risk reduction, humanitarian action, and urban development.

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2030 Agenda