Zambia Commemorates the IDPD 2024

Commemorating the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Mongu, at Mongu Stadium.

Comemorations kicked off with a Match-past from Bata Shoes at the Town centre to the Stadium.

IDPD is celebrated annually on December 3rd, and it serves as a vital opportunity to promote awareness of disability issues and enhance the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities worldwide.

This year, IDPD is being held under the theme “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.”

The theme highlights the importance of empowering persons with disabilities to take on leadership roles and actively participate in shaping policies and practices that affect their lives.

It aligns with the broader goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the upcoming 2025 World Summit for Social Development.

The focus is on ensuring that persons with disabilities are at the forefront of efforts to create inclusive and sustainable communities, emphasizing their leadership from local to global levels.

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