Behindertenrechtskonvention

The Behindertenrechtskonvention, or UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), is an international human rights treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2006. Its purpose is to promote, protect, and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity. The convention recognizes that persons with disabilities face significant barriers to participation in society and advocates for their inclusion.

Key principles of the Behindertenrechtskonvention include respect for inherent dignity, individual autonomy, non-discrimination, and full and effective participation and inclusion in society. It covers a broad range of rights, from accessibility and education to employment and political participation. The convention also emphasizes the importance of a social model of disability, which views disability as a result of the interaction between persons with impairments and attitudinal and environmental barriers.

States that ratify the convention are obligated to take measures to implement its provisions. This includes enacting legislation, adapting policies, and providing remedies for violations. The convention also establishes a monitoring mechanism, the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which reviews reports submitted by states parties and can issue recommendations. The Behindertenrechtskonvention has been instrumental in raising awareness and driving legal and social reforms for persons with disabilities globally.

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