International Day of Persons with Disabilities - 3 DECEMBER
2014 Theme · Sustainable Development: Promise of Technology
Nationwide will be celebrated in Iringa ~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~
This year's International Day of Persons with Disabilities will focus on the role of technology in:
- Reduce the impact of disasters and enhance emergency response
- Enabling environment friendly Work
- Sustainable integration issues targets people with disabilities
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities were announced to be launched in the year 1992, the declaration of the United Nations General Assembly – Resolution 47/3. Day, aimed at raising awareness of disability issues and mobilize support for the appreciation of nature, the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities. Yanalengo also raise awareness of the benefits to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life, including political, Social, economic and cultural.
Since 2009, Department of Economy and Social Affairs of the United Nations, introduced the film festival as part of events at Headquarters of the United Nations to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The United Nations Enabled Film Festival (UNEFF) including short films with the content of Persons with Disabilities issues related to the diagnosis on the context and gushing messages promoting awareness of disability issues and to promote effective participation of people with disabilities in society.