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UN General Assembly Reports on Social Development |
The Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is requested by the Human Rights Council to present two annual reports: one at its regular sessions in Geneva, usually held in September, and another at the General Assembly, typically in October. These annual reports include a description of the activities carried out during the year within the framework of the mandate and often include discussions on specific themes or issues of particular relevance to the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
These reports to the General Assembly can be accessed here.
UN General Assembly Reports on Social Development |
The General Assembly resolution 79/149 on Inclusive development for and with persons with disabilities reaffirms the commitment of Member States to the full realization of the rights of persons with disabilities, anchored in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Recognizing that persons with disabilities represent 16% of the global population and face persistent barriers in areas such as health, education, employment, and access to services, the resolution emphasizes that inclusion is both a human rights imperative and a development necessity. It highlights the disproportionate challenges faced by women and girls with…
UN General Assembly Reports on Social Development |
UN General Assembly Reports on Social Development |
The report provides updates on progress and concrete steps to implement the Sustainable Development Goals for persons with disabilities, highlights the impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), shares findings from the Disability and Development Report 2024 and recommends policies for implementing the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It emphasizes accessibility, economic opportunities, assistive technologies, data-informed policies and multisectoral collaboration. Upcoming summits aim to promote inclusive development, partnerships and international cooperation.
The report concludes with policy recommendations to accelerate progress on the 2030 Agenda for persons…
UN General Assembly Reports on Social Development |
UN General Assembly Reports on Social Development |
UN General Assembly Reports on Social Development |
The report provides: (a) an update on the status of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol thereto, and (b) an overview of the protection and safety of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies, as outlined in article 11 of the Convention.
The report also contains a section on the development, use and implementation of easyto-understand communication as an accessibility resource and tool for persons with disabilities. The report presents initiatives and progress made in these areas by Governments, entities of the United Nations system, other intergovernmental organizations and civil society organizations. It…
UN General Assembly Reports on Social Development |
In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, José Francisco Calí Tzay, focuses on the theme “Tourism and the rights of Indigenous Peoples”, analysing best practices and challenges in the promotion and respect of the rights of Indigenous Peoples to achieve positive community-based sustainable tourism outcomes.
UN General Assembly Reports on Social Development |
UN General Assembly Reports on Social Development |