The right of persons with disabilities to social protection 2015, para. 40
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There are persons with disabilities across all population groups, including those historically discriminated against or disadvantaged, such as persons o f African descent, indigenous peoples, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, and minorities. In the design and implementation of social protection programmes, States must acknowledge the multiple and aggravated forms of discrimination f aced by persons with disabilities belonging to these groups.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
Ethnic minorities
LGBTQI+
Persons with disabilities
Year
2015
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Disability, Report to the UNGA (2015), A/70/297, para. 40.