What is it? International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.

To be awarded to individual(s) with an outstanding contribution to the field of haemoglobinopathies

EDITORS OF THE 2nd EDITION Ali Taher Khaled Musallam Maria Domenica Cappellini