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Cultural and religious observances – December 1-6, 2020

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International Day of Disabled Persons

Culture/religion: National observance
Date: December 3

Image of two men participating in wheelchair races
The Burke Rehabilitation Centre sixth annual wheelchair athletic meets at White Plains, New York. September 1, 1980. Photo credit: United Nations, UN.org

Recognized annually on December 3, the annual observance of International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by a United Nations General Assembly resolution. The goal is to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all areas of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.

Sources:

International Day of Persons with Disabilities, United Nations

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