Every year on 3 December, we mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD).
The first IDPD was held in 1992 by the United Nations, as a way to recognise the rights and dignity of people with disabilities worldwide.
Its goal is to raise awareness about disability issues and show why inclusion matters — in education, work, social life, health, culture and more.
It also highlights how societies benefit when everyone, regardless of ability, can participate fully.
Why it matters now
Today, about 1.3 billion people worldwide live with a disability — that’s about 1 in 6 of us.
Many still face unfair barriers to healthcare, education, employment and social inclusion.
The Day reminds us all — individuals, communities, governments — to work for a fairer world where everyone has equal rights and opportunities.
