FORUM “SUCCESSFUL ENJOYMENT OF THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES”
The Ministry of Interior and Justice, and the Sergio Arboleda, University held a new round of socialization and collective construction of the draft law (in Spanish) “Successful Enjoyment of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities,” which took place on July 11, 2011in the main auditorium of the Universidad Sergio Arboleda, Colombia.
This Convention seeks that governments, implement adjustments and take concrete measures to ensure the effective participation of persons with disabilities in society and raises the need to generate policy adjustments for equity, material equality, rights and duties, and social inclusion of these citizens. For more information contact leydiscapacidad@mij.gov.co
Foro “Goce efectivo de los derechos de las personas con discapacidad”
El Ministerio del Interior y de Justicia, y la Universidad Sergio Arboleda, realizo una nueva jornada de socialización y construcción colectiva del anteproyecto de ley “Goce Efectivo de los Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad” que se llevo a cabo el lunes 11 de julio, de 8:00 am a 12:00 m, en el auditorio principal de la Universidad Sergio Arboleda (Calle 74 No. 14-14).
El Ministerio del Interior y de Justicia ha venido recogiendo aportes desde distintos sectores de la discapacidad, con el fin de que el proyecto de ley recoja las necesidades más relevantes para esta población, conforme a la Convención sobre los Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad y al marco jurídico colombiano vigente.
Por esta razón, nos permitimos nuevamente convocarlos a una nueva reunión abierta donde puedan expresar libremente sus inquietudes, y presentar sus aportes y opiniones sobre el nuevo borrador. De otra parte, se expondrán los principales avances incorporados que se pueden observar en la última versión adjunta que continúa en construcción gracias a su participación.
Para mas información: leydiscapacidad@mij.gov.co
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Focus on Legal Capacity and Access to Justice in Buenos Aires Argentina on 13-14 October 2010.
This initial publication aims to provide practical guidance to the work of legislators, who are responsible for making policy adjustments required to reduce the huge gap between the current law in Argentina and the CRPD. Produced by Rehabilitation International (RI) and Red por los Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad (REDI) this publication is the work product of RI’s Global Advocacy Campaign, a program aimed at global ratification and implementation of the CRPD. In addition to this publication RI and REDI held a national conference in Argentina on implantation of the CRPD. For more information contact: ri@riglobal.org
Convención sobre los derechos de las personas con discapacidad: Capacidad jurídica y acceso a la justicia, Argentina, Buenos Aires- 13-14 Octubre 2010
Esta publicación introductorio pretende aportar orientación practicas para la labor de los legisladores, quienes son los encargados de realizar los ajustes normativos requeridos para disminuir la enorme brecha actualmente entre la ley Argentina y la CDPD. Producido por Rehabilitation International (RI) y Red por los Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad (REDI), esta publicación es el producto del trabajo de la campaña de promoción mundial de el RI, un programa dirigido a la ratificación global y implementación de la Convención. Además de este publicado RI y REDI celebraron una conferencia nacional en Argentina sobre la implementación de la Convención. Para más información contactar: ri@riglobal.org .
Ethiopia, Lithuania, and Malaysia Ratify Landmark UN Treaty on Disability Rights RI Encourages Further Ratification and Steps for Comprehensive Implementation
August 26, 2010: RI applauds the Governments of Ethiopia, Lithuania, and Malaysia for ratifying the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). In addition, we congratulate Fiji and Grenada for signing the Treaty as well as Lithuania and Honduras for ratifying the Optional Protocol.
Making it Work Initiative
Launched one year ago at the second session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the Making it Work initiative has made important strides in collecting and exchanging examples of good practices that have made a real difference in addressing the barriers experienced by persons with disabilities. For more information click here.
European Disability Action Plan 2008-2009
The European Commission presented its Disability Action Plan 2008-2009 at the occasion of the European Day of Persons with Disabilities, which took place last December 5th – 6th. The Action Plan for the period 2008-2009 provides an overview of the current situation of people with disabilities, reports on the progress achieved in the framework 2006-2007 and defines priorities for 2008-2009 to meet the strategic objectives of the global EU Disability Action Plan. For more information, click here.
Paris Principles on National Human Rights Institutions
On December 20, 1993, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution encouraging the development of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights and outlining ways in which the UN can contribute to this effort. The resolution opens by recalling relevant resolutions concerning such national institutions and emphasizing the importance of the international human rights instruments.
Paris Principles draw general competence and responsibilities for National Human Rights Institutions, among which are the following:
1. A national institution shall be vested with competence to promote and protect human rights.
2. A national institution shall be given as broad a mandate as possible, which shall be clearly set forth in a constitutional or legislative text, specifying its composition and its sphere of competence.
3. A national institution shall, inter alia,work in close cooperation with governmental structures on an advisory basis to ensure that human rights are ensured and promoted through legislation and/or policies.
For more information go to OHCHR website
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Questions and Answers
This 10-page document produced by the United Nations summarizes the purpose of the CRPD and the Optional Protocol and the human rights they are meant to protect. Also describes how the CRPD is meant to be implemented and monitored and how the CRPD was first developed. For more information, click here.
Disabled Peoples International (DPI) Ratification and Implementation Toolkits
Advocates can use the DPI Ratification Toolkit as a guide to the process of working with their national government to sign and ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The accompanying Implementation Toolkit offers guidance to advocates on how to ensure that their country fully implements the CRPD. For more information, click here.
Effective Use of International Human Rights Monitoring Mechanisms to Protect the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Explains the role of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in monitoring implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Provides guidance in how disability advocates can influence how governments report on the status of disability rights to the Committee and how they can prepare their own parallel reports. For more information, click here.
See Me, Hear Me – A Guide to using the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Promote the Rights of Children
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities represents the culmination of years of advocacy by the disability community in their struggle for recognition of their rights. A new guide, published by Save the Children UK and Sweden, on behalf of the Alliance, looks at how this Convention can be used to support disabled children, alongside the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. For more information, click here.
Monitoring the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Guidance for Human Rights Monitors
The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has released this guide that advises how to monitor what is–and isn’t–being done to protect the human rights of people with disabilities. For more information, click here.
National Council on Disability Practical Discussions on Implementation in the U.S. and Other Countries
This document is based on discussions co-hosted by the US National Council on Disability and Mental Disability Rights International in August 2006 regarding how the CRPD can be implemented after ratification. Summarizes presentations on activities that support human rights around the world including in the US, Philippines, South Africa, and elsewhere. Has links to useful resources. For more information, click here.
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Its Implementation and Relevance for the World Bank
Written for World Bank staff to assist them in understanding the relevance of the CRPD to their work and how they can support implementation. Useful for people who work in the field of disability and development generally, but particularly for people focused on reforming laws and legislation. Released by the World Bank in June 2007. For more information, click here.
Disabled Peoples International (DPI) Ratification and Implementation Toolkits
The International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (ICRPD) ratification toolkit can guide activists, advocates, and allies through the process of persuading their national government to sign and ratify the CRPD. Advocates can also use the implementation toolkit as a guide to ensuring that their country fully implements the CRPD after ratification. In accessible language. For more information, visit the IRCPD website.
Disability Convention: Tips and Strategies for Implementation
This fact sheet uses past experience in implementing the Convention on the Rights of the Child to share tips that may be helpful in implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Outlines the obligations of governments; lists suggestions for how advocates and their organizations can take action. For more information visit the Child Rights Information Network.
Promoting the Rights of Children with Disabilities
This 80-page publication examines the situation of 200 million children with disabilities around the world and identifies ways to promote their human rights. Explains the specific implications of the CRPD and other human rights instruments for protecting the rights of children with disabilities. Makes recommendations for relevant policy and legislation, budget allocation, monitoring, and international and regional partnerships. This Innocenti Digest was released by the Innocenti Research Center at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). For more information, click here.