International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) Date, History, and Theme: Did you know that about 1.3 billion people experience significant disability, which represents 16 per cent of the world’s population, or 1 in 6 of us , according to the United Nations (UN)?

Every year, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is marked globally to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities at every level of society and development.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2025: Date and History

Annually celebrated on December 3 , this year, it falls on a Wednesday , with the global observance being first celebrated annually in 1992, following its proclamation by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 47/3.

In 2006, the Conven

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