CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, para. undefined
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The purpose of the present Convention is to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity.
Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.
Legal status
Legally binding
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Means of adoption
Consensus
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
Persons with disabilities
Year
2006
Paragraph type
Article
Reference
CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006), Article 1.