Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

GPTKB entity

Statements (92)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:international_treaties
gptkbp:amended_by optional protocol
gptkbp:community_health gptkb:Committee_on_the_Rights_of_Persons_with_Disabilities
gptkbp:effective_date May 3, 2008
gptkbp:focus gptkb:developers
gptkb:education
gptkb:recreation
gptkb:sports
accessibility
employment
health
social protection
cultural life
humanitarian response
participation in political and public life
gptkbp:focus_area gptkb:developers
gptkb:education
gptkb:recreation
accessibility
employment
health
social protection
cultural life
humanitarian response
participation in political and public life
gptkbp:goal inclusion of persons with disabilities in society
to ensure that persons with disabilities enjoy the same rights as everyone else
gptkbp:has_publications 50
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for gptkb:freedom_of_expression
independent living
access to justice
access to information
equality before the law
privacy
right to work
non-discrimination
right to education
right to an adequate standard of living
right to health
personal mobility
right to participate in cultural life
right to development
right to participate in sports
participation in community life
right to humanitarian assistance
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Universal_Declaration_of_Human_Rights
social model of disability
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for gptkb:Human_Rights
gptkbp:is_adopted_by gptkb:United_Nations
December 13, 2006
gptkbp:is_implemented_in state parties
gptkbp:is_significant_for May 3, 2008
gptkbp:language multiple languages
gptkbp:predecessor Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
gptkbp:purpose to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights by persons with disabilities
gptkbp:ratified_by gptkb:United_Nations_General_Assembly
164
requires national legislation
over 180 countries
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:United_Nations
disability rights
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Optional_Protocol_to_the_Convention_on_the_Rights_of_Persons_with_Disabilities
gptkbp:reports_to state party reports
gptkbp:requires promote international cooperation
ensure accessibility
ensure accessibility in public buildings
ensure inclusive education
cooperate with international organizations
ensure access to health services
promote awareness of disability rights
promote employment opportunities
report on implementation progress
ensure accessibility in information and communication technology
collect data on disability issues
ensure accessibility in services.
ensure accessibility in transportation
ensure social protection
facilitate participation in cultural life
protect against discrimination
provide support for independent living
involve persons with disabilities in decision-making
gptkbp:reviews periodic review by the Committee
gptkbp:signatories gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:India
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
182
gptkbp:significance first comprehensive human rights treaty of the 21st century
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:United_Nations
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3