A/71/314
Report of the Special Rapporteur of the Human Rights
Council on the rights of persons with disabilities,
Catalina Devandas-Aguilar
Summary
The present report of the Special Rapporteur of the Human Rights Council on
the rights of persons with disabilities, Catalina Devandas-Aguilar, focuses on
disability-inclusive policies. It is submitted to the General Assembly in accordance
with Human Rights Council resolution 26/20.
In light of the inequality experienced by persons with disabilities worldwide,
the Special Rapporteur seeks to provide guidance to States and other actors on how
to establish disability-inclusive policies that are in conformity with the Convention
on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and which can contribute to the
achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. To ensure the effectiveness of
such policies, which should include non-discrimination, accessibility and support
service requirements, States must adopt a clear policy framework for the inclusion of
persons with disabilities across all sectors of society.
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