Proclaimed by the United Nations in 1992, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed annually on 3 December. Each year DPI and its national assemblies mark the day with statements, events and advocacy on the theme set by the UN. DPI leaders have addressed the day at UNESCO in Paris and at events across all six DPI regions.
Observance
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Observed every year on 3 December, the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a focal point for DPI statements and member events around the world.
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Jun
12
2018
Conference
11th Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP 11)
12–14 June 2018 New York, United States
DPI took part in the 11th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD, under the theme “Leaving no one behind through the full implementation of the CRPD”.
Jun
13
2017
Conference
10th Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP 10)
13–15 June 2017 New York, United States
DPI issued a statement to the 10th Conference of States Parties, calling to “open development to all, with no one left behind”.
May
23
2016
Regional
DPI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly 2016 — Tokyo
23–24 May 2016 Tokyo, Japan
Co-hosted with DPI-Japan, the DPI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly adopted the Tokyo Declaration and elected new regional executives.