In 1992, the United Nations General Assembly designated December 3 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day seeks to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and urge global attention toward individuals facing challenges and disadvantages due to disabilities, fostering compassion and solidarity for people with disabilities worldwide. Over the years, Vietnam has carried out numerous initiatives to support individuals with disabilities, including vocational training, job creation, and mobilising community participation in providing assistance and encouragement.
A ceremony to celebrate the the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) was held in Hanoi on December 10 in response to the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities (2023-2032).
Fifty paintings drawn by disadvantaged children were put on display at an exhibition called “Gratitude” held at the United Nations Office in Vietnam on December 3, on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3).
More than 7,000 people with disabilities from Ho Chi Minh City and 16 southern cities and provinces will join the 20th camp festival in Ho Chi Minh City on November 30.
The association for support of the disabled and orphans of Quang Binh and the US organisation Giving It Back to Kids presented 500 wheelchairs to locals with disabilities in the central province on December 1.
More than 6,000 people with disabilities from 16 southern provinces and cities enjoyed free entry, art performances and food at a festival in Ho Chi Minh City on December 2.
A meeting took place in Hanoi on December 2 in celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3), drawing the participation of more than 300 disabled people.
The National Committee on Persons with Disabilities and the Vietnam Blind Association (VBA) hosted a ceremony in Hanoi on December 1 to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
A meeting and an exchange celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) took place in Hanoi on December 2 at the initiative of the Hanoi Disabled People’s Association.
More than 7,000 people with disabilities in Ho Chi Minh City and neighbouring provinces took part in the 2015 Camp for Disabled People at the city's Suoi Tien Cultural Tourist Park on November 28.
