Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) – Available in English, Chinese, Easy Read and Sign Language

CRPD Optional Protocol – pdf of true copy includes English and Chinese language versions in the same document.

CRPD General Comments

• Equal recognition before the law,
• Accessibility,
• Women and girls with disabilities,
• Right to inclusive education,
• Right to independent living,
• Equality and non-discrimination, and
• Participation with persons with disabilities in the implementation and monitoring of the Convention

SDG-CRPD resource package: Disability-inclusive Sustainable Development Goals

Reports by UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Report on the rights of older persons with disabilities (A/74/186)

Report on the impact of ableism in medical and scientific practice (A/HRC/43/41)

Report on sexual and reproductive health and rights of girls and young women with disabilities (A/72/133)

Report on the rights of persons with disabilities to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health (A/73/161)

Report on legal capacity and supported decision-making (A/HRC/37/56)

Related Publications

United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy – Available in English, Chinese, Easy-to-Read (English); and epub format in 6 languages