Afghan persons with disabilities seek increased aid on International Disability Day

Jan 13, 2026

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was designated by the United Nations in 1992 to raise awareness about disability issues and to promote...

Bhutan: National Council adopts Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Oct 19, 2023

"The adoption of the convention would enable persons with disabilities to have access to fundamental rights, health and education, economic independence and civil and...

"India made commendable strides in advancing inclusion of disabled people": Rajasthan-based NGO at UN

Mar 20, 2024

"India as a nation has made commendable strides in advancing the inclusion of disabled people. Through legislative frameworks such as the Rights of Persons...

President Murmu to confer national awards for empowerment of persons with disabilities

Dec 03, 2022

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, President Droupadi Murmu will confer national awards for outstanding work towards the empowerment of persons with...

State govt committed to safeguarding rights, dignity of persons with disabilities: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Sep 26, 2025

A meeting of the State Disability Advisory Board was held on Friday at the Secretariat under the chairmanship of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh...

IIT Madras organises 'Sports Carnival' for persons with disabilities

Dec 11, 2022

The carnival was titled 'Sports 4 All' and saw participation from over 200 players who come from Delhi, Nagpur, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and...