Special Rapporteur on Disability of the Commission for Social Development

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The United Nations Standard Rules for the Equalization of Opportunities of Persons with Disabilities, adopted by the General Assembly in 1993, provided for the appointment of a Special Rapporteur to monitor the implementation of the Rules. The Special Rapporteur reported yearly to the Commission for Social Development. The reports presented findings on the promotion and monitoring of the implementation of the Standard Rules and present recommendations, as requested by the Commission, on their further development. In carrying out his/her functions, the Special Rapporteur established a direct dialogue with Member States and with local non-governmental organizations and experts, seeking their views and comments on any information intended to be included in the reports. The last Special Rapporteur on Disability of the Commission for Social Development ended his term on 31 December 2014. Special Rapporteurs: Special Rapporteur: Mr. Shuaib Chalklen (2009-2014) Sheikha Hissa Khalifa bin Ahmed al-Thani (2003 to 30 June 2009) Bengt Lindqvist (1994-2002) Related documents and statements:

2015

• Report of the Special Rapporteur to the 52nd Session of the Commission for Social Development: Note by the Secretary-General on monitoring of the implementation of the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (E/CN.5/2015/5)

2014

• Report of the Special Rapporteur to the 52nd Session of the Commission for Social Development: Note by the Secretary-General on monitoring of the implementation of the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (E/CN.5/2014/7)

2013

• Statement by Shuaib Chalklen to the 51st session of the Commission for Social Development (11 February 2013)
• Report of the Special Rapporteur to the 51st Session of the Commission for Social Development: Note by the Secretary-General on monitoring of the implementation of the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (E/CN.5/2013/10)

2012

• Report of the Consultative Meeting of the African Disability Forum, Addis Ababa, 28-29 November 2012
• Statement by Shuaib Chalklen at Rehabilitation International's Regional Conference, Doha, Qatar, 24 September 2012
• Statement by Shuaib Chalklen to the 50th session of the Commission for Social Development, 3 February 2012
• Report of the Special Rapporteur to the 50th Session of the Commission for Social Development: Note by the Secretary-General on monitoring of the implementation of the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (E/CN.5/2012/7).

2011

• Statement of the Special Rapporteur to the Commission for Social Development, 11 February 2011
• Report of the Special Rapporteur to the 49th Session of the Commission for Social Development

2010

• Report of the Special Rapporteur's Mission to Qatar - Preliminary Observations (9 – 13 March 2010)
• Statement by Shuaib Chalklen to the 48th session of the Commission for Social Development(Photograph of the Special Rapporteur making his presentation to the Commission)

2009

• Appointment of Mr. Shuaib Chalklen of South Africa as new Special Rapporteur on Disability
• Report of the Special Rapporteur on Disability of of the Commission for Social Development - 47th Session [E/CN.5/2009/6] - E/CN.5/2009/6 Report in MS Word
• Statement to the Commission for Social Development - 47th Session

2008

• Report of the Special Rapporteur on Disability of the Commission for Social Development - 46th Session [E/CN.5/2008/3] - E/CN.5/2008/3 Report in MS Word
• Statement to the Commission for Social Development - 46th Session
• Presentation to the 46th Session of the Commission for Social Development

2007

• Report of the Special Rapporteur on Disability of the Commission for Social Development - 46th Session [E/CN.5/2007/4] - E/CN.5/2007/4 Report in MS Word

2006

• Report of the Special Rapporteur on Disability of the Commission for Social Development - 44th Session [E/CN.5/2006/4]
• Global Survey on Government Action on the Implementation of the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities

2005

• Monitoring the implementation of the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities [E/CN.5/2005/5]

2004

• Views of Governments on the proposals contained in the report of the Special Rapporteur on Disability [E/CN.5/2002/4], especially on the suggested supplement to the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities - part 1  reports on rules (sg)E/CN.5/2002/4
• Report of the Special Rapporteur on Disability to the 42nd Session of the Commission for Social Development

2002

• Monitoring the implementation of the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities [E/CN.5/2002/4 - Report on Third Mandate of the Special Rapporteur - Part 1]
• Monitoring the implementation of the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities [E/CN.5/2002/4 - Report on Third Mandate of the Special Rapporteur - Part 2]
• Views of Governments on the proposals contained in the report of the Special Rapporteur on Disability [E/CN.5/2002/4], especially on the suggested supplement to the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities

2000

• Monitoring the implementation of the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities [E/CN.5/2000/3 Report on Second Mandate of the Special Rapporteur]

1997

• Monitoring the implementation of the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities [A/52/56 - Report on First Mandate of the Special Rapporteur] - part 2  reports for rules - A/52/56 - part 2

1996

• Monitoring the implementation of the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities [A/52/56 - Report on First Mandate of the Special Rapporteur]