Mandate, working methods, work plan for the mandate 2015, para. 12e
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[The Human Rights Council, in its resolution 26/20, decided to appoint, for a period of three years, a Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities with the following mandate:] To raise awareness of the rights of persons with disabilities, to combat stereotypes, prejudices and harmful practices that hinder their opportunity to participate in society on an equal basis with others, to promote awareness of their positive contributions and to inform persons with disabilities about their rights;
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
Persons with disabilities
Year
2015
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Other
Reference
SR Disability, Report to the HRC (2015), A/HRC/28/58, para. 12e.