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Equality and non-discrimination of persons disabilitiesand the right of persons with disabilities to access to justice, para. 4
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- Reaffirming all of its previous resolutions on the rights of persons with disabilities, the most recent of which was resolution 31/6 of 23 March 2016 on the rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies, and welcoming the efforts of all stakeholders to implement those resolutions,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 18
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- Welcoming the report of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities on the participation of persons with disabilities in political and public life and in public decision-making,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 17
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- Deeply concerned also about the particular risk of segregation, abuse and violence, including sexual and gender-based violence against persons with disabilities of all ages, especially in situations of risk, including situations of armed conflict, humanitarian emergencies and the occurrence of natural disasters,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 16
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- Deeply concerned that girls and women with disabilities are often subject to multiple, aggravated or intersecting forms of discrimination and disadvantage,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Girls
- Persons with disabilities
- Women
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 14
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- Recognizing also that participation, accountability, non-discrimination and empowerment are fundamental principles of a human rights-based approach to disability, and noting article 3 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in this regard,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 12
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- Underlining that persons with disabilities and their organizations are critical in the assessment of disaster risk and in designing and implementing plans tailored to specific requirements, taking into consideration, inter alia, the principles of universal design,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 7
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- Recognizing that, in situations of armed conflict, all parties to armed conflicts have obligations under international humanitarian law that may relate to the protection of persons with disabilities,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 6
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- Acknowledging that international humanitarian law and international human rights law are complementary and mutually reinforcing,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 5
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- Reaffirming all previous resolutions of the Human Rights Council on the rights of persons with disabilities, the most recent of which was resolution 28/4 of 26 March 2015, and welcoming the efforts of all stakeholders to implement those resolutions,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 4
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- Recalling the universality, indivisibility, interdependence and interrelatedness of all human rights and fundamental freedoms and the need for persons with disabilities to be guaranteed the full enjoyment of their rights and freedoms without discrimination,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 3
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- Bearing in mind the upcoming tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, to be commemorated in December 2016,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 2
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- Noting with appreciation the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, adopted in Sendai, Japan, in March 2015,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 1
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- Recalling the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol thereto,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Human rights of internally displaced persons 2012, para. 14
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- Expressing concern at the increasing number of persons who become disabled during situations of internal displacement in the context of armed conflict or natural disasters, and recognizing the need to provide adequate services and support for their reintegration,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 15
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- Noting the role that innovative means of communication and technology can play with regard to improving accessibility and helping to ensure that no constituency among persons with disabilities is excluded throughout the different stages of emergency response, including preparedness, response, recovery and reconstruction,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 10
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- Stressing the relevance of disaggregated data collection and analysis, including by disability, as applicable, as an important element in the design of inclusive policies, including those relating to situations of risk, including situations of armed conflict, humanitarian emergencies and the occurrence of natural disasters,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 20
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- Noting the preparations for the Social Forum of the Human Rights Council, which will be held from 3 to 5 October 2016 in Geneva and will focus on the promotion and full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities in the context of the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 11
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- Recognizing that persons with disabilities require specific protection and safety measures, including in situations of risk, including situations of armed conflict, humanitarian emergencies and the occurrence of natural disasters, and recognizing the need to support further participation and inclusion of persons with disabilities in the development of and decision-making processes relating to such measures,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons 2016, para. 5
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- Conscious of the human rights, humanitarian, development and possible peacebuilding dimensions of internal displacement, including in long-term displacement situations, the often heightened vulnerability of women and children, as well as of older persons and persons with disabilities, and the responsibilities of States and the international community to further strengthen their protection and assistance, including by respecting and protecting the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all internally displaced persons, with a view to finding durable solutions,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Older persons
- Persons on the move
- Persons with disabilities
- Women
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 19
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- Noting with appreciation the work undertaken in support of the Convention, including the work of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the report of the Secretary-General on the status of the Convention and the Optional Protocol thereto, and the work of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Special Rapporteur, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Disability and Accessibility, the Inter-Agency Support Group on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 13
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- Recognizing that the needs of persons with disabilities are often overlooked in the early phases of situations of risk, including situations of armed conflict, humanitarian emergencies and the occurrence of natural disasters, and the importance of providing timely and appropriate reintegration and rehabilitation assistance to persons with disabilities, while ensuring that their specific needs are addressed, in particular the needs of women and children with disabilities, such as access to health care, including sexual and reproductive health-care services, psychosocial support and educational programmes,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Persons with disabilities
- Women
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 9
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- Recognizing that persons with disabilities are often disproportionately affected in situations of risk, including situations of armed conflict, humanitarian emergencies and the occurrence of natural disasters, and in their aftermath, and that they are often at increased risk of discrimination, exploitation and violence, including sexual and gender-based violence, and stressing the particular impact that armed conflict has on persons with disabilities,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies 2016, para. 8
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- Recalling in particular that article 11 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities provides that States parties to the Convention shall take, in accordance with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law, all necessary measures to ensure the protection and safety of persons with disabilities in situations of risk, including situations of armed conflict, humanitarian emergencies and the occurrence of natural disasters,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Human rights and indigenous peoples 2014, para. 6
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- Welcoming the completion of the studies by the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples on access to justice in the promotion and protection of the rights of indigenous peoples: restorative justice, indigenous juridical systems and access to justice for indigenous women, children and persons with disabilities and on the promotion and protection of the rights of indigenous peoples in disaster risk reduction, prevention and preparedness initiatives submitted to the Human Rights Council at its twenty-seventh session, and encouraging all parties to consider the examples of good practices and recommendations included in these studies as practical advice on how to attain the end goals of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Ethnic minorities
- Persons with disabilities
- Women
- Year
- 2014
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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