Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: 5 Facts

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Published Jun 22, 2024

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities helps guard fundamental freedoms and dignity. The landmark legally binding treaty entered into force on 3 May 2008, marking a major milestone in the effort to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights for all. Here are five fast facts about the Convention and its Optional Protocol and how it continues to impact the lives of more than a billion men, women and children living with disabilities around the world.