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Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Duration
42
Category
Human Rights Documents
Published
2023-11-15

An international human rights treaty of the United Nations intended to protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities. This comprehensive audio guide explains the key articles and provisions of the convention, making it accessible to all.

Transcript

[00:01] The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was adopted on 13 December 2006 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York...

[00:30] Article 1 - Purpose: 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...