UN Convention Disabilities
The UN Conventions for the rights of persons with disabilities
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, commonly and formally known as the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, is a legally-binding treaty that promotes the rights of the disabled people. The treaty targets in particular the rights related to access to healthcare and education. It also urges signatory state to provide the disabled with a decent life, without any kind of discrimination, whether based on colour, religion, sex, or political opinions.
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was signed by 81 states in its opening day; a first in the history of the UN. Though the United States of America refused to sign the treaty, claiming that its legislation was already including its provisions, it remains however a milestone in the actions of NGOs.
The International Conference on the Role of NGOs in Global Governance is going to take place in Lyon on the 12th and 13th of February. Hosted by Handicap International and attended by several internationally-renowned personalities, the conference will try to debate on the future of NGOs and on their growing influence on governments decisions.
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