CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. a
Paragraph
Paragraph text
[The principles of the present Convention shall be:] (a) Respect for inherent dignity, individual autonomy including the freedom to make one's own choices, and independence of persons;
Legal status
Legally binding
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Means of adoption
Consensus
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Paragraph type
Article
Reference
CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006), Article 3, a.