Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
- CRPD is the first human rights convention in the 21st century, which affects the protection of the rights of people with disabilities around the world.
- On December 13, 2006, the United Nations adopted CRPD.
- CRPD came into force on May 3, 2008.
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.
The principles of the present Convention shall be:
(a) Respect for inherent dignity, individual autonomy including the freedom to make one’s own choices, and independence of persons;
(b) Non-discrimination;
(c) Full and effective participation and inclusion in society;
(d) Respect for difference and acceptance of persons with disabilities as part of human diversity and humanity;
(e) Equality of opportunity;
(f) Accessibility;
(g) Equality between men and women;
(h) Respect for the evolving capacities of children with disabilities and respect for the right of children with disabilities to preserve their identities.
The website of CRPD: https://crpd.sfaa.gov.tw