International Day of Persons with Disabilities

In 1992, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 3 December as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Dialogue platforms, forums, and trade fairs are held in Belarus on this day. The goal is to promote the rights of people with disabilities in all spheres of public life, as well as to draw the attention of the general public to the problems of people with disabilities. More than half a million people with disabilities live in Belarus. This is about 6% of the population. The country has built a support system for families with such children: from financial benefits and labor guarantees to free rehabilitation and inclusive education.