International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is a UN day that is celebrated every year on 3 December.

• The day is about promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and development, and to raise awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life.
• In 1992, the annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was announced by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3.
• The day was celebrated with the aim of understanding disability issues and gaining support to ensure that their rights to well-being, dignity and equal opportunities are practiced.

Theme

The theme for this year's International Day of Persons with Disabilities is - United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities.