Introduction to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: principles, content and structure.
Session in English
Recording of the first training module of the European project Bridging the gap.
The session entitled “Introduction to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Principles and Structure” was presented by EDF’s Human Rights Coordinator, An-Sofie Leenknecht, who explained why the Convention is an indispensable instrument for the fulfillment of human rights.
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Session in French
Enregistrement du premier module de formation du projet européen Bridging the gap / Combler l’Écart.
La session intitulée «Introduction à la Convention relative aux droits des personnes handicapées: principes et structure» a été animée par Charlotte Axelsson, experte en matière de handicap et de développement, qui a expliqué pourquoi la Convention est un instrument indispensable pour la réalisation des droits humains.
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Session in Spanish
Grabación del primer módulo formativo del proyecto europeo Bridging the Gap.
La sesión titulada “Introducción a la Convención sobre los derechos de las personas con discapacidad: principios y estructura”, estuvo dirigida por el director general de la Unión Mundial de Ciegos, José Viera, quién explicó por qué la Convención es un instrumento indispensable para el cumplimento de los derechos humanos.
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Please find hereunder the links to the suggested readings for the session.
- Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (accessible format available here)
- “Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on progress in the implementation of the recommendations contained in the study on the human rights of persons with disabilities” (A/HRC/4/75)
- “Thematic Study by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on enhancing awareness and understanding of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” (A/HRC/10/48)
- OHCHR, FAQ on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- United Nations, Monitoring the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Guidance for Human Rights Monitors, Professional Training Series No. 17 (HR/P/PT/17)
- From Exclusion to Equality: Realizing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities—Handbook for Parliamentarians on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol (HR/PUB/07/6)