International Day of Persons with Disabilities has been observed around the world since 1992 at the initiative of the United Nations. Disability Day is celebrated every year focusing on different issues with the objective of enhancing the understanding of the general public and concerned stakeholders about the issues related to disability and promoting the appropriate support system.
December 3rd marks the annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), which brings attention to the inequalities and barriers faced by persons with disabilities. The international theme of this year is – Leadership and participation of Persons with Disabilities towards an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable post COVID world. The national theme announced by National Federation of Disabled-Nepal (NFDN) is- “हाम्रो प्राथमिकताको आधार : अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूको अधिकार”
KOSHISH has planned to organize different awareness and sensitization events in its working area.
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