Recognizes that discrimination against any child on the basis of disability is a violation of the inherent dignity and worth of the child, and expresses grave concern that children with disabilities face violations of their human rights, as well as discriminatory, attitudinal and environmental barriers to their participation and inclusion in society and in the community;
Legal status
Negotiated soft law
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
Resolution
Means of adoption
Consensus
Topic(s)
Environment
Equality & Inclusion
Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
Children
Persons with disabilities
Year
2014
Paragraph type
OP
Reference
UNGA resolution, The rights of the child (2014), A/RES/69/157, OP 10.