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Day , established in 2020 , are instrumental in our mission . World Inclusion Day serves as an international day of awareness , celebrating significant achievements in recognizing sign languages and safeguarding the fundamental rights of disabled individuals globally . It commemorates the ongoing journey toward equity , accessibility and inclusion that marginalized communities continue to courageously fight for .
While rightfully acknowledging the remarkable progress that has been made , World Inclusion Day also serves as a call-to-action , urging us not to become complacent , but to continually push forward in supporting and empowering members of our society who are all too often overlooked or discriminated against .
The travel and tourism industry stands out as a particular area still needing substantial improvements when it comes to enhancing accessibility and inclusion . While many strides have certainly been made , systemic barriers and challenges very much remain for disabled travellers and individuals with diverse physical and cognitive abilities . Advocates and allies around the world stress the fundamental importance of maximizing accessibility within travel to allow all people , regardless of their abilities , to enjoy safe , meaningful , enriching and barrier-free journeys .
At its core , World Inclusion Day is a reminder that the quest for inclusion and equity across all of society is an ongoing journey - one requiring the tireless , collective action of advocates , governments , businesses , organizations and ordinary citizens .
Top inclusive destinations around the world : insights into global tourism
In honour of World Inclusion Day and its core message , I wanted to highlight some of the most inspirational examples I ' ve come across of inclusive practices being implemented within
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