December 3 — International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed worldwide.

According to the United Nations, more than one billion people around the world live with some form of disability.
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This day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly on October 14, 1992. The Assembly called on all countries and international organizations to cooperate in observing the day.
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The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a powerful tool for raising awareness about the challenges and barriers that limit the rights of people with disabilities.

Each year, this day is celebrated under a specific theme. Today in Kyrgyzstan, it is marked under the slogan “I CAN!”
A festival and exhibition dedicated to the Day of Persons with Disabilities was organized by the Ministry of Labor and Social Development of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Fair & Sustainable Development Solutions (FSDS) provided technical support for organizing the event.
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Let us remind you that the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was ratified in Kyrgyzstan on March 14, 2019.
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This means that the government is obligated to create accessible infrastructure for people with disabilities, who continue to face barriers in public environments.