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Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
About: Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 1417 publications have been published within this topic receiving 20443 citations. The topic is also known as: CRPD.
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01 Jan 2013
TL;DR: An esteemed panel of speakers discuss how has Canada committed to the equality and full social inclusion of persons with disabilities and what does the Convention mean for Nova Scotians with disabilities.
Abstract: At this session, an esteemed panel of speakers discuss: • How has Canada committed to the equality and full social inclusion of persons with disabilities? • Are persons with disabilities enjoying the rights guaranteed by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities? • What does the Convention mean for Nova Scotians with disabilities, and how can we ensure an inclusive and accessible Nova Scotia?
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TL;DR: This column provides a general overview of the Convention, focusing in particular on Art 25 which sets out the right to health and Australia's obligations under the Convention.
Abstract: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which is now in force, marks the culmination of over five years of negotiations between States Parties and non-governmental organisations as to what constitutes the human rights of and governmental obligations to individuals with disabilities. It differs from other Conventions in that, while it still sets out general rights, it also details the steps that should be taken to ensure equality of treatment. This column focuses on Article 25 which sets out the right to health and Australia’s obligations under the Convention.
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30 Nov 2012
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