"We are determined to lead by example," said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a message marking the International Day for Persons with Disabilities that falls on December 3.
He laid emphasis on a future in which everyone, including women, men, girls and boys with disabilities, can realize their potential.
In June, the UN Secretary General launched the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy to raise their standards and performance on disability inclusion, across all areas of our work and around the world.
"And for the first time, the Security Council adopted its first-ever resolution dedicated on the protection of persons with disabilities in armed conflict," he said.
Guterres said when they secure the rights of people with disabilities, they move closer to achieving the central promise of the 2030 Agenda – to leave no one behind.
"While we still have much to do, we have seen important progress in building an inclusive world for all," he said.
The UN chief said almost all United Nations Member States have ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. "I urge those who have not yet done so to ratify it without delay."