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

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