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.
a. December 1
b. December 2
c. December 3
d. December 4
- The 2018 theme for this day is "Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality".
- It focuses on empowering persons with disabilities for an inclusive, equitable and sustainable development as part of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
- 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) pledges to "leave no one behind".
Details:
- The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was instituted by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) after it had passed a resolution 47/3 in 1992.
- Since then, it is observed annually and originally was called as the International Day of Disabled Persons.
- UN estimates that around one billion people are living with disabilities across the world and they are facing barriers of inclusion in many key aspects of society.
Objective of this day:
- 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 the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
Question:
Q. When is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities observed every year?a. December 1
b. December 2
c. December 3
d. December 4
