The right of persons with disabilities to participate in decision-making 2016, para. 72
Paragraph
Paragraph text
As women and girls with disabilities are at a higher risk of facing multiple forms of discrimination, States must pay special attention to guaranteeing their right to participate actively and directly in all decision-making processes affecting their lives.
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
Health
Person(s) affected
Girls
Persons with disabilities
Women
Year
2016
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Disability, Report to the HRC (2016), A/HRC/31/62, para. 72.