The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Convention-related events
Ninth session of the Conference of States to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP9) Side Event
- CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACCESSIBLE GLOBAL GOVERNANCE:
ENHANCING PARTICIPATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN UN PROCESSES
Thursday, June 16, 2016 6:15pm - 8:00pm
United Nations Headquarters Conference Room 11
Organizer: Institute on Disability and Public Policy, American University
Co-Sponsors: Permanent Mission of Ecuador, The Nippon Foundation, World Enabled, G3ICT, International Disability Alliance, and Disabled People’s International - HOW CAN DIGITAL SOCIETIES CONTRIBUTE TO ACHIEVING THE SDGS
FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES?
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 8:00am - 9:30am
United Nations Headquarters Conference Room 11
Organizer: Institute on Disability and Public Policy, American University
Co-Sponsors: AXS Map, World Health Organization, The Nippon Foundation, Data-Pop Alliance, Disabled People's International, and International Disability Alliance - "Make the right real": Recommendations to States to strengthen CRPD implementation
We, the participants of the international workshop on the implementation of the CRPD, organised by KDF, KPNPD and IDA on 23-24 November 2015 in Seoul, Korea, in support of Goal 9 of the Incheon Strategy, and noting the recent adoption of Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), gathered to share our experiences and learning about challenges and opportunities concerning the realisation of rights of persons with disabilities in our respective countries.
- Disability inclusive development goals for post-2015
After participating in the eighth Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP) in United Nations
Kamal Lamichhane, PhD
Associate professor
Center for research on international cooperation in educational development (CRICED) the University of Tsukuba - Statement by H.E. Mr. Motohide Yoshikawa
Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations
At the 8th Session of the Conference of States Parties
To the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
New York
9 June 2015 - Disaster Preparedness and Disability
Global Forum on Disabilities
June 9, 2014
Presented by Aqeel Qureshi
GAATES Vice President
First Global Forum on Disability: Voice of Our Own
http://www.un.org/disabilities/documents/COP/COP7/cosp7_side_event_global_forum.pdf - Asia-Pacific Meeting on Disability-inclusive DRR in Sendai
Yasunobu Ishii Director, International Program Department The Nippon Foundation
11 June 2014, UN Headquarters New York
DESA Forum on Disability and Development:
Roundtable Discussion on Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience - Civil Society Participation in Ratification and Implementation of the CRPD:Programme
- DESA Forum on Disability and Development
Roundtable Discussion on Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk
Reduction and Resilience:
CONCEPT NOTE AND PROGRAMME - Seventh Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Closing of the Conference, 12 June 2014 Decisions
- Statement by H.E. Ambassador Motohide Yoshikawa Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations at the Seventh Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
10 June 2014 - International Monitoring And The Harmonisation of Domestic Law: Japan and the CRPD
by Ron McCallum AO
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Law, University of Sydney, Australia and Chair United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Tokyo
Thursday 6 December 2012
[Keynote Speech for Japan Disability Forum (JDF) Annual Forum] - First Committee of Experts on Disability Rights Convention Elected
- The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities received its 20th ratification on 3 April 2008, triggering the entry into force of the Convention and its Optional Protocol 30 days later. This marks a major milestone in the effort to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms of persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity. On 12 May 2008, a commemorative event at United Nations headquarters in New York celebrates the entry into force.
- "PRESS CONFERENCE ON DISABILITIES CONVENTION ENTRY INTO FORCE" ( 12 May 2008, Press Conference, Unaited Nations )
- Message of the Secretary-General on the International Day of Families(15 May 2007)
The theme for 2007's International Day of Families is "Families and Persons with Disabilities.The Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon refered to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in his sppech.
Signature Ceremony
- Convention and Optional Protocol Signatories & Ratifications[Link]
- Programme of Signature Ceremony of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (30 MARCH 2007)
- Statement by Representative of IDA and the IDC BY Mr. Gidion Kaino Mandesi (30 MARCH 2007)
- Speech by Mr. Monthian Buntan at UN Human Rights Council Meeting International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: A call for more openness within the human rights field (26 March 2007)
Press Release
- UN "Human Rights Council Holds Special Event on Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities" (26 March 2007)
- Rehabilitation International (30 March 2007)
- Message of Mr. Don MacKey on Opening for Signature of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (18 January 2007)
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities & Optional Protocol to the Convention
8th Session of the Ad Hoc Committee
Press Release
- New Human Rights Convention Protects Widely Deaf People's Rights The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) (15 December 2006)
- RI Immediate Release (13 December 2006)
UN Press Conference Dec.13,2006
- Press Conference on Convention Concerning Rights of Disabled Persons (13 December 2006)
Webcast for Press Conference after adoption(RealPlayer Needed to view webcasts click free download page[Link].)
URL:http://www.un.org/disabilities/[Link]
UN General Assembly Dec.6,2006
- Text of Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities[Link]
- Text of Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities[Link]
- Statements made on the Adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities[Link]
- Final report of the Ad Hoc Committee[Link]
Agenda
Working Text
- INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/rights/ahc7ann2rep.htm[Link]
http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/rights/ahc7ann2rep.htm[Link] - Report of the Ad Hoc Committee[Link]
Related Information
- UN Enable[Link]
- ESCAP: JOINT STATEMENT ON AN UN CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS AND DIGNITY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
7th Session of the Ad Hoc Committee
Agenda
Working Text
Related Information
Daily Summary
6th Session of the Ad Hoc Committee
Daily Summary
- Daily Summary (Aug.11 2005)
- Daily Summary (Aug.9 2005)
- Daily Summary (Aug.8 2005)
- Daily Summary (Aug.5 2005)
- Daily Summary (Aug.4 2005)
- Daily Summary (Aug.3 2005)
- Daily Summary (Aug.2 2005)
- Daily Summary (Aug.1 2005)
Statement by JDF
UN documents
- Draft Provisional agenda
- Report of the fifth session of the Ad Hoc Committee[Link]
- Side-events (Application Form: MS Word | Text )[Link]
- UN website[Link]
5th Session of the Ad Hoc Committee
Forum
Daily Summary
- Daily Summary (February 4, 2005)
- Daily Summary (February 3, 2005)
- Daily Summary (February 2, 2005)
- Daily Summary (February 1, 2005)
- Daily Summary (January 31, 2005)
- Daily Summary (January 28, 2005)
- Daily Summary (January 27, 2005)
- Daily Summary (January 26, 2005)
- Daily Summary (January 25, 2005)
- Daily Summary (January 24, 2005)
4th Session of the Ad Hoc Committee
Daily Summary
- Daily Summary (September 3, 2004)
- Daily Summary (September 2, 2004)
- Daily Summary (September 1, 2004)
- Daily Summary (August 31, 2004)
- Daily Summary (August 30, 2004)
- Daily Summary (August 27, 2004)
- Daily Summary (August 26, 2004)
- Daily Summary (August 25, 2004)
- Daily Summary (August 24, 2004)
- Daily Summary (August 23, 2004)
3rd Session of the Ad Hoc Committee
Daily Summary
- Daily Summary (June 4, 2004)
- Daily Summary (June 3, 2004)
- Daily Summary (June 2, 2004)
- Daily Summary (June 1, 2004)
- Daily Summary (May 28, 2004)
- Daily Summary (May 27, 2004)
- Daily Summary (May 26, 2004)
- Daily Summary (May 25, 2004)
- Daily Summary (May 24, 2004)
Agenda
web:
http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/rights/ahc3.htm[Link]
Working Group, 5-16 January 2004
Daily Summary
- Working Group Daily Summary Jan 16
- Working Group Daily Summary Jan 15
- Working Group Daily Summary Jan 14
- Working Group Daily Summary Jan 13
- Working Group Daily Summary Jan 12
- Working Group Daily Summary Jan 9
- Working Group Daily Summary Jan 8
- Working Group Daily Summary Jan 7
- Working Group Daily Summary Jan 6
- Working Group Daily Summary Jan 5
2nd Session of the Ad Hoc Committee
Ad Hoc Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2nd
Daily Summary
- NGO Daily Summaries of Second Ad Hoc Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 27 June
- NGO Daily Summaries of Second Ad Hoc Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 26 June
- NGO Daily Summaries of Second Ad Hoc Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 25 June
- NGO Daily Summaries of Second Ad Hoc Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 24 June
- NGO Daily Summaries of Second Ad Hoc Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 23 June
- NGO Daily Summaries of Second Ad Hoc Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 20 June
- NGO Daily Summaries of Second Ad Hoc Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 19 June
- NGO Daily Summaries of Second Ad Hoc Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 18 June
- NGO Daily Summaries of Second Ad Hoc Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 17 June
- NGO Daily Summaries of Second Ad Hoc Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 16 June
Statement
Toshizo Ohta
1st Session of the Ad Hoc Committee
Press Release
- Ad Hoc Committee on Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (August 9, 2002)
- Disabilities Negotiations Daily Summaries (July 29, 2002)
- 1st Session of the Ad Hoc Committee (United Nations)
- UN Ad Hoc Meeting concerning the proposed UN Disability Rights Convention(Kicki Nordstrom)
Daily Summary
- Disabilities Negotiations Daily Summaries (August 9, 2002)
- Disabilities Negotiations Daily Summaries (August 8, 2002)
- Disabilities Negotiations Daily Summaries (August 7, 2002)
- Disabilities Negotiations Daily Summaries (August 6, 2002)
- Disabilities Negotiations Daily Summaries (August 5, 2002)
- Disabilities Negotiations Daily Summaries (August 2, 2002)
- Disabilities Negotiations Daily Summaries (August 1, 2002)
- Disabilities Negotiations Daily Summaries (July 31, 2002)
- Disabilities Negotiations Daily Summaries (July 30, 2002)
- Disabilities Negotiations Daily Summaries (July 29, 2002)