03/12/2024
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed annually on December 3rd. It was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly to promote understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities.
Gender-based violence (GBV) significantly affects individuals with disabilities, often in unique and compounded ways. Persons with disabilities, especially women and girls, are disproportionately vulnerable to GBV due to societal stigmas, dependence on caregivers, and systemic inequalities.