Nepal joins the global community today, December 3, in marking the 33rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities with rallies, candle-lighting events, and public awareness programmes across the country. The National Federation of the Disabled Nepal (NFDN) shared details of this year’s events at a press conference on Monday.
NFDN President Devi Dutta Acharya said this year’s observance aims to highlight disability rights, promote disability-inclusive development, and urge stronger cooperation among government institutions and civil society. He called on the public to recognise the barriers faced by persons with disabilities and support efforts to improve their quality of life.