In 1992, the UN General Assembly proclaimed December 3 the International Day of Disabled Persons, marking the end of the UN Decade of Disabled Persons (1983–1992). The observance was renamed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in 2007, aligning its language with the newly adopted Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The day aims to promote a deeper understanding of disability issues, mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities, and highlight the benefits societies gain when people with disabilities are fully included in political, social, economic, and cultural life. More than a billion people worldwide—roughly 15% of the global population—live with some form of disability. Activities around the world include awareness events, discussions on accessibility and inclusive design, anti-discrimination campaigns, and initiatives celebrating the achievements of people with disabilities in sports, the arts, science, and beyond. Many institutions also use the day to review their own accessibility practices and workplace inclusion policies.