Major milestone to promote Human Rights of desabled people
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities received its 20th ratification on 3 April 2008, triggering the entry into force of the Convention and its Optional Protocol 30 days late.
Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of persons with disabilities
Tue Apr 08 2008 - Source:
DPI
The Republic of Ecuador deposited its instrument of ratification for the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This in turn triggered the entry into force of the Convention which will occur in 30 days on May 3, 2008.
Experts call for the protection of sexual and reproductive health of person with disabilities
Fri Dec 28 2007 - Source:
UNFPA
The Global Expert Group Meeting on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Persons with Disabilities discussed in Brasilia ways to promote the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities that was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2006.
