International Day of Persons with Disabilities: 3rd Dec
Q. What was the theme of International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrated on 3rd Dec?- Published on 05 Dec 16a. Achieving 14 Goals for the Future We Want
b. Achieving 16 Goals for the Future We Want
c. Achieving 18 Goals for the Future We Want
d. None of the above
ANSWER: None of the above
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2016 was observed across the world on Dec 3rd 2016.
The theme for the day was “
Achieving 17 Goals for the Future We Want”.
In 2016, the goal of the IDPD is assessing the current status of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and SDGs.
The day lays the foundation for greater inclusion of people with disabilities.
Observance of the day coincides with the 10 year anniversary of the adoption of the CRPD.
The CRPD is a widely known international treaty put forth by the United Nations.
About International Day of Persons With Disabilities- This is an international observance promoted by the UN.
- Date of commencement: 1992
- Till 2007, it was called International Day of Disabled Persons.
Day is observed to mobilise support for differently abled persons to have:
- Dignity
- Rights
- Well being
