Disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security. It is also central to the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to leave no one behind. The commitment to realizing the rights of persons with disabilities is not only a matter of justice; it is an investment in a common future.
The Disability-Inclusive Photo Collection Campaign #Make Persons with Disabilities Visible (看见残障人)# was launched by UNESCO on this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December. Responding to UNESCO’s call for photos showcasing the leadership and participation of persons with disabilities in our society, in the past week, a variety of photos were posted on Sina Weibo, showing persons with disabilities participating in work, study, and social services, and enjoying sports, culture, traveling, handicraft, and other types of social activities. Together they tell us empowering stories of persons with disabilities living and enjoying full participation on an equal basis with others, when societies are truly inclusive.
We thank everyone who contributed the beautiful and inspirational shots. You have helped breakdown stereotypes and create a more authentic visual understanding of persons with disabilities among the public.
Special thanks to the UN Country Team and the UN Theme Group on Disability in China for support.