UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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Statements (110)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:international_treaties
gptkbp:addresses discrimination against persons with disabilities
barriers to accessibility
gptkbp:advocates_for access to healthcare
gptkbp:affirms right to freedom of expression
right to live in the community
right to participate in community life
right to participate in decision-making processes.
gptkbp:aims_to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights by persons with disabilities
gptkbp:calls_for data collection on disability
involvement of persons with disabilities in decision-making
protection against discrimination in all areas of life
inclusion in disaster risk reduction
protection of rights in emergencies
gptkbp:contains 50 articles
gptkbp:effective_date May 3, 2008
gptkbp:emphasizes right to work
right to privacy
gptkbp:encourages international cooperation
participation in political and public life
awareness-raising about disability issues
development of inclusive education systems
development of inclusive policies
protection of rights in humanitarian situations
gptkbp:focuses_on inclusion and accessibility
gptkbp:governed_by gptkb:United_Nations
gptkb:Committee_on_the_Rights_of_Persons_with_Disabilities
gptkbp:has_publications 50
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
gptkbp:includes Article 1: Purpose
Article 2: Definitions
Article 3: General Principles
Article 19: Living Independently and Being Included in the Community
Article 29: Participation in Political and Public Life
Article 10: Right to Life
Article 12: Equal Recognition before the Law
Article 13: Access to Justice
Article 14: Liberty and Security of Person
Article 17: Protecting the Integrity of the Person
Article 18: Liberty of Movement and Nationality
Article 20: Personal Mobility
Article 22: Respect for Privacy
Article 23: Respect for Home and the Family
Article 24: Education
Article 25: Health
Article 26: Habilitation and Rehabilitation
Article 27: Work and Employment
Article 31: Statistics and Data Collection
Article 32: International Cooperation
Article 33: National Implementation and Monitoring
Article 35: Reports by States Parties
Article 36: Consideration of Reports
Article 37: Cooperation between States Parties
Article 39: Report of the Committee
Article 40: Conference of States Parties
Article 41: Depositary
Article 42: Signature
Article 43: Ratification
Article 44: Accession
Article 45: Entry into Force
Article 46: Reservations
Article 47: Amendments
Article 48: Denunciation
Article 49: Languages
Article 4: General Obligations
Article 50: Transitional Provisions
Article 5: Equality and Non-discrimination
Article 6: Women with Disabilities
Article 7: Children with Disabilities
Article 8: Awareness-raising
Article 9: Accessibility
Article 21: Freedom of Expression and Opinion, and Access to Information
Article 15: Freedom from Torture or Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
Article 38: Relationship of the Committee with other Bodies
Article 34: Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Article 28: Adequate Standard of Living and Social Protection
Article 30: Participation in Cultural Life, Recreation, Leisure and Sport
Article 16: Freedom from Exploitation, Violence and Abuse
Article 11: Situations of Risk and Humanitarian Emergencies
gptkbp:is_adopted_by gptkb:United_Nations_General_Assembly
December 13, 2006
gptkbp:promotes independent living
assistive technologies
social inclusion
right to family life
right to participate in cultural life
right to access technology
gptkbp:purpose to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights by persons with disabilities
gptkbp:ratified_by gptkb:European_Union
164
164 countries
gptkbp:recognizes importance of mental health support
diversity of disabilities
role of families in supporting persons with disabilities
importance of accessibility in transportation
need for training of professionals on disability rights
gptkbp:related_to disability rights
gptkbp:requires state parties to report on implementation
protection from exploitation and violence
gptkbp:signatories 182
gptkbp:supports access to justice
access to information
access to education
right to access public services
cultural rights of persons with disabilities
right to access social protection
right to participate in sports and recreation
gptkbp:year_created December 13, 2006
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Individuals_with_Disabilities_Education_Act
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4