UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) Flashcards
when was it adpoted?when did it come into force?is it ratified by India?
Adopted:2006
Entered into force:2008
Sector:rights of disabled people
India has ratified it in 2007
convention is legally binding.
applies to all persons with
disabilities including detainees
and prisoners
Aims?
Ending discrimination against persons with disabilities.
Enabling persons with disabilities to live independently.
Making the education system more inclusive.
Making sure persons with disabilities are protected against all forms of abuse, violence and exploitation.
Initiatives by India to fulfill obligations?
The Parliament enacted the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 with a view to fulfilling the obligations under the UNCRPD. Read more about the Act in CNA dated July 17, 2020.
The government also launched the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign) with the objective of making government buildings more accessible to the disabled people.
