{"id":22165,"date":"2025-12-03T10:28:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T08:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kapa3.gr\/?p=22165"},"modified":"2025-12-03T10:27:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T08:27:51","slug":"international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-3-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kapa3.gr\/en\/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-3-december\/","title":{"rendered":"International Day of Persons with Disabilities \u2014 3 December"},"content":{"rendered":"
A day of awareness, commitment, and action<\/strong><\/h6>\n

The International Disability Day<\/strong>, also known as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities<\/strong> (3 December), established by the United Nations in 1992, serves as an annual reminder of the need for full inclusion, equality, and respect for the rights of persons with disabilities across all aspects of social life. Moreover, today, more than ever, promoting accessibility and inclusion is not optional \u2014 it is an obligation.<\/p>\n

According to the World Health Organization<\/strong> (2024), approximately 1.3 billion people \u2014 16% of the global population \u2014 live with some form of disability.<\/strong> Disability is part of human diversity, and the lived experience of it highlights the systemic inequalities that continue to exist in many countries, including Greece. As a result, the need for stronger inclusion policies becomes increasingly evident.<\/p>\n

These global figures highlight why International Disability Day<\/strong> remains a vital call to action worldwide.<\/p>\n

Challenges and inequalities in Greece<\/strong><\/h6>\n

In Greece<\/strong>, persons with disabilities still face significant barriers in their daily lives<\/strong>: inadequate accessibility in public spaces and services, difficulties in mobility, limited access to employment, and persistent social stigma that deeply affects their quality of life. National data confirm that these inequalities have direct consequences on health, education, and participation in social and economic life.<\/p>\n

At the same time, improving accessibility is not only about removing barriers \u2014 it is about shaping a society that recognizes the real needs of its people.<\/strong> Therefore, from training professionals and changing attitudes, to ensuring universal access to healthcare and psychosocial support, inclusion requires sustained commitment. Only then can we guarantee that every citizen has equal opportunities, dignity, and participation.<\/p>\n

Kapa3\u2019s perspective: A world where every voice is heard<\/strong><\/h6>\n

At the Cancer Patient Guidance Centre \u2013 Kapa3, we support individuals facing serious health challenges every day. We understand how essential the following are:<\/p>\n