The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
HANDS has adopted integrated development model from last many years. Now to follow the Sustainable Development Goals based on inclusive development, HANDS is ensuring the inclusion from all aspects and in all development programs. The inclusion especially ensuring the participation and focus on gender (including transgender), vulnerable and marginalized communities and persons with disabilities.
As Governments, UN agencies, civil society organizations, academic institutions and the private sector are encouraged to partner with organizations of persons with disabilities to arrange events and activities to commemorate the Day.
This year CBID Network Pakistan & HANDS will observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3rd Dec, 2017 at district, provincial and National Level. The list of the planned activities is as follows
S. No |
Event details |
Date |
Time |
Venue |
01 |
Press Conference |
2nd December |
4:00 PM |
Press Club Karachi |
02 |
Awareness Raising Walk |
3rd December |
11:00 AM |
Mazar-e- Quaid |
03 |
Awareness Raising Walk |
3rd December |
10:00 – 5:00 PM |
All 13 HANDS MISALI Districts |
04 |
Indoor Games Competition |
3rd December |
04:00 PM |
HANDS ILC Karachi |
05 |
Seminar and Theater performance |
3rd December |
9:00am- 2:00pm |
Boys Scouts Head Quarter, near FC head Quarter opposite PTV Centre Quetta |
06 |
Seminar on International Day for Persons with Disabilities |
4th December |
03:30 PM |
Beach Luxury Hotel Karachi |
07 |
Wheel Chair Cricket Tournament |
19-22nd December |
10:00 AM- 4:00 PM |
Jinnah Sports Complex Islamabad |
These events are open to all for further details contact the event organizer in your respective province.
Contact Details of the organizer.
Karachi
- Mir Ali Keerio - 0336-2427170
- Jawaid Rais - 0321-9277998
Quetta
- Dawood Khan - 0346-1117766
- Riaz Baloch - 0322-2204113
Islamabad
- Sumera Javeed- 0336-2427170
- Mr Asim Zafar - 0321-4282739