Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Published 2006

Contributors

Author: United Nations

Publisher: United Nations, Office of the High Commission for Human Rights

Date: 2006

Geographic Coverage: International

Type of Resource: Publication

Sector/setting: Disability

Vulnerable groups: Children with disabilities

Developed with children and young people? Not Specified

Type of participation: Other

Availability: Open Access

Keywords: Convention on the rights of children with disabilities, CRPD, General Assembly, United Nations

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Introduction

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is a human rights instrument, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 13th December 2006.