Violence against women with disabilities 2012, para. 74
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The principle of non-discrimination in article 2 encompasses the commitment not to engage in discrimination on the basis of disability and to take steps to counter both direct and indirect forms of discrimination. In addition to prohibiting discrimination both on the basis of disability and other grounds, article 5 requires States to ensure the provision of reasonable accommodation, in order to promote equality and eliminate discrimination.
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Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences