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In a noteworthy gathering during the 16th session of the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP16), the Side Event titled, "Global Good Practices: UN Disability and Development Report 2023 and the Zero Project Policymaker Forum Publication" shed light on the legislative correlation between the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Representatives from UN DESA provided a preview of the UN Disability and Development Report 2023, which includes an SDG matrix that highlights how respective sustainable development goals are being met by Zero Project Awardees around the world.
Throughout the session, compelling case studies were presented in the form of the newly published Zero Project Model Policy report that showcases innovative policies that integrate the principles of the CRPD into the fabric of sustainable development:
Government partners:
- CANADA: The Accessible Canada Act
- CHILE: The National Plan for Universal Accessibility
- IRELAND: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act
- POLAND: The Accessibility Act
- ISRAEL: Amendment 23 to the Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities Law
- SINGAPORE: Extension of the Compulsory Education Act
Transnational partners:
- EUROPEAN UNION: European Accessibility Act
- WHO REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROPE: WHO European Framework for Action on Achieving the Highest Possible Standard of Health for Persons with Disabilities
- WHO AND ITU: Global Standard on Accessibility of Telehealth Services
The accessible Zero Project Model Policy report can be accessed and downloaded here: https://zeroproject.org/fileadmin/root_zeroproject/Downloads/Publications/2023-Zero-Project-Model-Policy-Report-accessible.pdf
In conclusion, "Global Good Practices: UN Disability and Development Report 2023 and the Zero Project Policymaker Forum Publication," played a pivotal role in advocating for the interconnectedness of the CRPD and the SDGs. The event provided a platform for policymakers and stakeholders to share best practices, exchange knowledge, and reinforce the legislative case for aligning these critical frameworks.
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Source: Permanent Mission of Austria to the UN