Category - UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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4 Dec 2012

Coalition marks UN disability day with forced unpaid work for disabled people

A scheme which could force disabled claimants to work without pay and lose benefits has been introduced on the UN's International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
31 Dec 2010

EU commitment to disability rights 'a significant milestone'

The European Union's ratification of a major treaty on disability rights is a significant milestone, says Human Rights Watch.
28 May 2008

Welcome for UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Leading blindness charity Sightsavers International has has welcomed the coming into force of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.