[Edited extract from public address]
Aiming to increase awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.
A day to celebrate the achievements and contributions of people with disability. This year’s theme is, ‘Seeing the ability in disability’, challenging perceptions and common stereotypes and celebrating the achievements of Australians living with disability.
When we secure the rights of persons with disabilities, we move our world closer to upholding the core values and principles of the United Nations Charter.
The United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy provides the foundation for sustainable and transformative progress on disability inclusion through all pillars of the work of the United Nations: peace and security, human rights, and development.