International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Promoting inclusion, celebrating achievements and raising awareness
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a day dedicated to raising awareness about disability issues, promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities, and encouraging their inclusion in all aspects of society. Here’s everything you need to know about the day, answering the essential questions: who, when, where, why, with whom and what.
Who celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities?
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated by persons with disabilities, their families, disability rights organizations, governments, educational institutions, businesses, and communities around the world. The United Nations plays a key role in promoting the day.
When is International Day of Persons with Disabilities?
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed every year on December 3. Here are the days of the week for the next 10 years on which December 3 falls:
- 2023 : Sunday December 3
- 2024 : Tuesday December 3
- 2025 : Wednesday December 3
- 2026 : Thursday December 3
- 2027 : Friday December 3
- 2028 : Sunday December 3
- 2029 : Monday December 3
- 2030 : Tuesday December 3
- 2031 : Wednesday December 3
- 2032 : Friday, December 3 (leap year)
Where is International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrated?
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated all over the world. Events and activities can take place in schools, universities, community centers, disability rights organizations, businesses, and public places. The media, social networks and online platforms also play an important role in spreading awareness messages.
Why do we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities?
The main objective of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is to:
- Raising public awareness : Informing and educating people about disability issues and the challenges faced by people with disabilities.
- Promote the rights of persons with disabilities : Encourage the inclusion and active participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of social, economic, political and cultural life.
- Support inclusion initiatives : Highlight initiatives and programs that promote accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.
- Celebrating Achievements : Recognizing and celebrating the contributions and achievements of people with disabilities in society.
- Encourage solidarity and support : Promote solidarity and support between people with disabilities and the wider community.
Who do we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with?
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated with family, friends, colleagues, educators, health professionals, disability rights advocates, and community members. Collaborations between advocacy organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and governments are common to organize events and awareness activities.
What to do to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities?
During the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, various activities and initiatives are being implemented:
- Organize educational events : Organize conferences, workshops, seminars and webinars to raise awareness about disability issues.
- Implement awareness campaigns : Launch awareness campaigns in the media, on social networks and in public spaces to promote the inclusion and rights of persons with disabilities.
- Celebrating Achievements : Organize ceremonies and events to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of people with disabilities.
- Promoting accessibility : Working on initiatives to improve the accessibility of buildings, public spaces, transportation and technologies.
- Encourage dialogue and exchange : Create spaces for discussion and exchange to share experiences and ideas on the inclusion and rights of people with disabilities.
- Support advocacy organizations : Donate to or volunteer with organizations that work for the rights of people with disabilities.
- Participate in cultural activities : Organize or attend exhibitions, performances, film screenings and other cultural events that highlight the talents and stories of people with disabilities.
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a special occasion to raise awareness, promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities, and encourage their inclusion in all aspects of society. Whether you are a person with a disability, a family member, an educator, a professional or an advocate, this day offers many opportunities to celebrate, raise awareness and support inclusion and accessibility initiatives.
