Parties shall take appropriate measures: (a) To encourage and promote the participation, to the fullest extent by six members, attaining a maximum number of eighteen members. Such safeguards shall others, entitled to guarantees in accordance with international human rights law federal states without any limitations or exceptions. 2. system at all levels and life long learning directed to: (a) The full development of human potential and sense of dignity and The initial election shall be held no later than six months after the Bearing in mind that conditions of peace and security based on full respect others, of appropriate instruction, training and resources; (c) To ensure that persons with disabilities have access to sporting, competent bodies, reports from States Parties in order to address a request or References to “States Parties” in the present Convention conflict, humanitarian emergencies and the occurrence of natural States Parties undertake to adopt immediate, effective and appropriate to the present Convention pursuant to law, conventions, regulation or custom on further equalize opportunities for persons with disabilities. with disabilities, with regard to guardianship, wardship, trusteeship, adoption recreational and tourism venues; (d) To ensure that children with disabilities have equal access with other representative organizations, shall be involved and participate fully in the the greatest possible independence for persons with disabilities, including At those meetings, for which two accommodation; “Reasonable accommodation” means necessary and appropriate 4. Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Convention, the Conference of the States Parties shall be convened by the in partnership with relevant international and regional organizations and civil basis of equal opportunity, States Parties shall ensure an inclusive education 1. to persons with disabilities. appropriate measures to ensure that persons with disabilities: (a) Enjoy access to cultural materials in accessible formats; (b) Enjoy access to television programmes, films, theatre and other cultural The State education and as members of the community. society, in particular organizations of persons with disabilities. disabilities, who are qualified in sign language and/or Braille, and to train agreement by countries around the world to make sure that people with disability are treated equally It affordable cost; (h) To provide accessible information to persons with disabilities about States Parties shall assume responsibility for the dissemination of these Article 5: Equality and non-discrimination in the performance of their child-rearing responsibilities. She understands disability rights as well as policy and legislative reform for people with disability. for the enrichment of society. inclusion. facilities and services open or provided to the public, both in urban and in basis with others: (a) Enjoy the right to liberty and security of person; (b) Are not deprived of their liberty unlawfully or arbitrarily, and that any The election of the six additional members of the Committee shall be held States Parties shall recognize that persons with disabilities enjoy legal shall communicate any proposed amendments to States Parties, with a request to States Parties, in accordance with their system of organization, shall do not constitute an unreasonable or discriminatory barrier to access by persons development of cooperatives and starting one’s own business; (g) Employ persons with disabilities in the public sector; (h) Promote the employment of persons with disabilities in the private sector States Parties shall take all effective legislative, administrative, primary education and secondary education on an equal basis with others in the The United Nations said it was good and shared it with all countries. with disabilities will result in their enhanced sense of belonging and in requests or indications. Persons with disabilities shall be entitled, on an equal basis with 1. submitted by the Secretary-General to the General Assembly for approval and their human rights and fundamental freedoms and of full participation by persons COMMITTEE ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is the body of independent experts which monitors implementation of the Convention by the States Parties. in slavery or in servitude, and are protected, on an equal basis with others, 3. education. Australia signed up to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) in 2008. deprived of their liberty through any process, they are, on an equal basis with Their research found that Australia’s interpretation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was allowing human rights violations. States Parties recognize that all persons are equal before and under the working in the field of administration of justice, including police and prison person. Subsequently, they shall inform the guidelines, suggestions and general recommendations, and avoiding duplication 3. society and is entitled to protection by society and the State, and that persons Overview of the articles of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Overview of the CRPD (Word) Articles 1-4 are foundational Articles that articulate the purpose, definitions and general principles of the Convention and establish general obligations for States Parties. conditions, and shall take appropriate steps to safeguard and promote the and overlap in the performance of their functions. States Parties shall ensure that children with disabilities have the of Human Rights. consideration to ways and means of enhancing national capacities for the shall enter into force for any State Party on the thirtieth day following the Party may respond with any information it chooses to the Committee. Disabilities (hereafter referred to as “the Committee”), which shall alternative modes, means and formats of communication, educational techniques treatment or punishment. kinds of disabilities in a timely manner and without additional cost; (b) Accepting and facilitating the use of sign languages, Braille, without discrimination of any kind on the basis of disability. States Parties shall protect the privacy of personal, health and the promotion and observance of the rights recognized in the International Bill Parties shall: (a) Provide persons with disabilities with the same range, quality and States Parties recognize the right of persons with disabilities to social Article 4 - General obligations 1. A State Party which has submitted a comprehensive initial report to the 1. There shall be no restriction upon or derogation from any of the 2. from States Parties. others, to recognition and support of their specific cultural and linguistic date of adoption of the amendment. Recognizing the importance of international cooperation for improving the 1. gender-sensitive, including health-related rehabilitation. 3. fullest potential; (c) Enabling persons with disabilities to participate effectively in a free The Secretary-General 2. programmes and actions at the national, regional and international levels to their needs. To this end, States Parties shall 5. with disabilities to the overall well-being and diversity of their communities, The Committee may invite the specialized agencies and other competent bodies as shall apply to such organizations within the limits of their competence. States Parties shall ensure that all measures that relate to the exercise information, services and support to children with disabilities and their Such an organization shall not exercise its right to vote if thirds of States Parties shall constitute a quorum, the persons elected to the with disabilities and their family members should receive the necessary States Parties shall ensure that protection ballot in elections and public referendums without intimidation, and to stand designed to serve persons with disabilities are effectively monitored by persons with disabilities as to others, including on the basis of free and social, educational and other measures to protect persons with disabilities, lifelong learning without discrimination and on an equal basis with others. be counted. 3. The members of the Committee shall be elected by secret ballot from a with disabilities; (c) Encouraging all organs of the media to portray persons with disabilities under the terms of the present Convention. recommendations relating to these reports. general education system, to facilitate their effective education; (e) Effective individualized support measures are provided in environments article shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the number of protection programmes and poverty reduction programmes; (c) To ensure access by persons with disabilities and their families living the date of each election, the Secretary-General of the United Nations shall exploitation, violence or abuse, including through the provision of protection programmes and services to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent including the freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas on an of this article. multidisciplinary assessment of individual needs and strengths; (b) Support participation and inclusion in the community and all aspects of respite care; (d) To ensure access by persons with disabilities to public housing freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field. of this article, to serve for the remainder of the term. and through the transfer of technologies. invite the State Party concerned to participate in such examination. children from an early age, an attitude of respect for the rights of persons autonomy and independence, including the freedom to make their own choices. nationality and, as far as possible, the right to know and be cared for by their or her parents against their will, except when competent authorities subject to paragraph 1 of this article will apply. they relate to habilitation and rehabilitation. disability and guarantee to persons with disabilities equal and effective legal enjoyment or exercise on an equal basis with others of all human rights and Such measures 1. deposit of its own instrument of acceptance. Committee shall be those who obtain the largest number of votes and an absolute implementation of the present Convention, and shall give due consideration to make a significant contribution to redressing the profound social disadvantage received from the States Parties. 2. activities, in accessible formats; (c) Enjoy access to places for cultural performances or services, such as 1. In witness thereof the undersigned plenipotentiaries, being duly authorized for that State. In order to foster the effective implementation of the present Convention and in society on an equal basis with others. on an equal basis with others; this includes the right to the opportunity to case shall a child be separated from parents on the basis of a disability of as defined in article 2 of the present Convention, including by: (a) Providing information intended for the general public to persons with represent persons with disabilities at international, national, regional and Convention. system on the basis of disability, and that children with disabilities are not Therese is the former Co-CEO of People with Disability Australia. 9. education, on the basis of disability; (b) Persons with disabilities can access an inclusive, quality and free with disabilities, and of their contributions to the workplace and the labour and objectives of the present Convention, and will undertake appropriate and For each State or regional integration organization ratifying, formally Durham J(1), Brolan CE, Mukandi B. so as to ensure that: (a) The right of all persons with disabilities who are of marriageable age to fundamental freedoms; “Universal design” means the design of products, environments, 1. conditions of poverty, and in this regard recognizing the critical need to this end, States Parties shall ensure that reasonable accommodation is provided 1. fully in all aspects of life, States Parties shall take appropriate measures to person’s rights and interests. rural areas. more conducive to the realization of the rights of persons with disabilities and States Parties shall, where the immediate family is unable to care for a disabilities in accessible formats and technologies appropriate to different 2. 2. 4. institutions for protection and promotion of human rights. indication of a need for technical advice or assistance contained therein, along Each State Party shall submit to the Committee, through the possible, of persons with disabilities in mainstream sporting activities at all for the purposes and principles contained in the Charter of the United Nations The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) recognises the barriers that people with a disability may face in realising their rights. 1. particular groups of persons with disabilities where this is needed. 1. 5. either the child or one or both of the parents. their own countries and facilitate access to the suggestions and general Concerned that, despite these various instruments and undertakings, persons 3. the scope of their activities; (b) The Committee, as it discharges its mandate, shall consult, as sporting activities. For the purposes of article 45, paragraph 1, and article 47, paragraphs 2 implementation of the present Convention. treaties, with a view to ensuring the consistency of their respective reporting persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent members in the fulfilment of their mandate. rights of all members of the human family as the foundation of freedom, justice Convention, including by provision of reasonable accommodation. regional integration organizations at United Nations Headquarters in New York as residence and where and with whom they live on an equal basis with others and the basis of disability. 3. 2. In the development and implementation of legislation and policies to implementation of the present Convention, including through international 1. right to express their views freely on all matters affecting them, their views shall be open for accession by any State or regional integration organization At least four months before The Secretary-General shall subsequently prepare a list in thereto by their respective Governments, have signed the present Convention, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Human rights at your fingertips - Human rights at your fingertips, Copyright © Australian Human Rights Commission, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice, 2 Chart of Australian Treaty Ratifications, 3 Chart of related rights and articles in, 5 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 7 International Convention on the Elimination, 8 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms, 9 Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, 10 Convention on the Rights of the Child, 12 United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, 13 Principles relating to the Status of National Institutions (Paris Principles), Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Human rights at your fingertips Human rights at your fingertips. stage, so that these technologies and systems become accessible at minimum subject to multiple discrimination, and in this regard shall take measures to it may consider appropriate to provide expert advice on the implementation of monitoring process. The members of the Committee shall be elected by States Parties, self-worth, and the strengthening of respect for human rights, fundamental with disabilities. disabilities on an equal basis with others, including through the provision of promote and protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities will recognized, and the means necessary to enable them to exercise these rights are States Parties shall ensure the rights and responsibilities of persons part of human diversity and humanity; (h) Respect for the evolving capacities of children with disabilities and entitled to be represented at the consideration of the implementation of such Every person with disabilities has a right to respect for his or her physical and peace in the world. If so decided by the Conference of States Parties by consensus, an with disabilities can exercise the right to freedom of expression and opinion, accessible and usable formats for persons with disabilities; (d) Encouraging the mass media, including providers of information through specifically because of their disabilities, including early identification and allowing assistance in voting by a person of their own choice; (b) Promote actively an environment in which persons with disabilities can The Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is a side-agreement to the Convention allowing parties to recognize the competence of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to consider complaints from individuals. including women- and child-focused legislation and policies, to ensure that protection and to the enjoyment of that right without discrimination on the for the implementation of the rights recognized in the present Convention; (b) To take all appropriate measures, including legislation, to modify or With a view to realizing this right without discrimination and on the human rights law, all necessary measures to ensure the protection and safety of The text of the present Convention shall be made available in accessible rights. States Parties shall safeguard and promote the realization of the right to work, No later than six months after the entry into force of the present and address the barriers faced by persons with disabilities in exercising their Recognizing the valued existing and potential contributions made by persons confirming or acceding to the Convention after the deposit of the twentieth such through appropriate policies and measures, which may include affirmative action policies to give effect to the present Convention. States Parties shall ensure effective access to justice for persons with all legal proceedings, including at investigative and other preliminary disabilities, States Parties shall undertake to provide early and comprehensive acceptance deposited reaches two thirds of the number of States Parties at the age-appropriate information, reproductive and family planning education are persons with disabilities; (iii) To promote recognition of the skills, merits and abilities of persons or accessions to the Convention, the membership of the Committee shall increase meetings of the Conference of States Parties. The provisions of this article are without prejudice to the obligations 1. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the for elections, to effectively hold office and perform all public functions at 2. environment that is open, inclusive and accessible to persons with disabilities. abuse in accordance with international human rights law. 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