International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a United Nations observance held annually on December 3 to promote the rights, dignity, and inclusion of people with disabilities worldwide.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| International Day of Persons with Disabilities canonical | 1 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United Nations international observance
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annual event ⓘ international awareness day ⓘ |
| activitiesInclude |
advocacy initiatives
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conferences and seminars ⓘ cultural events ⓘ policy dialogues ⓘ public awareness campaigns ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
combat stigma and stereotypes about disability
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highlight barriers faced by persons with disabilities ⓘ mainstream disability in all spheres of society ⓘ promote equal opportunities for persons with disabilities ⓘ promote inclusive policies and practices ⓘ |
| celebratedIn | countries worldwide ⓘ |
| createdInContextOf | United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| establishedBy | United Nations General Assembly NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
accessibility
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disability rights ⓘ equality ⓘ non-discrimination ⓘ participation of persons with disabilities in society ⓘ persons with disabilities ⓘ social inclusion ⓘ |
| frequency | annual ⓘ |
| hasDate | 3 December ⓘ |
| hasTheme | annual thematic focus on disability-related issues ⓘ |
| observedBy |
United Nations
NERFINISHED
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United Nations member states NERFINISHED ⓘ civil society organizations ⓘ disability rights organizations ⓘ local communities ⓘ non-governmental organizations ⓘ schools and educational institutions ⓘ |
| observedOn | 3 December ⓘ |
| proclaimedBy | United Nations General Assembly NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| purpose |
encourage support for the well-being of persons with disabilities
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promote the dignity of persons with disabilities ⓘ promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities ⓘ promote the rights of persons with disabilities ⓘ promote understanding of disability ⓘ raise awareness of disability issues ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
NERFINISHED
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Sustainable Development Goals NERFINISHED ⓘ United Nations NERFINISHED ⓘ disability-inclusive development ⓘ human rights ⓘ |
| startYear | 1992 ⓘ |
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