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UN General Assembly Reports on Social Development |
The report addresses how diverse contexts amplify the barriers faced by persons with disabilities, particularly those subjected to discrimination or whose rights are not upheld. It examines the situation of persons with disabilities and the status of implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in four such contexts: (a) rural or remote areas; (b) migration and forced displacement; (c) the criminal justice system; and (d) institutional settings, and provides an overview of good practices taken to reduce the amplified barriers within these contexts, by States Parties and United Nations entities. The report includes recommendations to States Parties for the…
UN General Assembly Reports on Social Development |
The report provides an update on progress made by the United Nations system in advancing disability inclusion and implementing the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy. Six years since its launch, the Strategy has helped integrate disability considerations into planning, strengthened leadership commitment, and promoted more inclusive programming. However, challenges remain in transforming organizational culture to be fully inclusive of persons with disabilities.Drawing on progress reports from UN entities and country teams, the report reviews developments from 2019 to 2024, identifies barriers and enablers, and offers recommendations to strengthen coordination, implementation, and monitoring.…