Monitoring Disability Rights- Ensuring Inclusion, Access, Diversity and Equality.pdf

My presentation today at the conf on Monitoring Disability Rights: Ensuring Inclusion, Access, Diversity and Equity
Cyprus 9 May 2024

1. Monitoring
DisabilityRights:
EnsuringInclusion,
Access, Diversity
and Equity
Ebba Ossiannilsson Professor, Dr.
Sweden
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2. Human rights
Human rights includethe right
to life and liberty, freedom
from slavery and torture,
freedom of opinion and
expression, the right to work
and education, and many
more. Everyone is entitled to
these rights, without
discrimination.
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ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND
CULTURAL RIGHTS
CIVIL AND POLITICAL
RIGHTS
TheUniversal Declaration of Human Rights(UDHR)

3. Definition of Disability Rights within the
framework of Universal Human Rights
UN Defintion
•Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental,
intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may
hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.
•The human rights model, as the name suggests, is based on basic human rights
principles. It recognizes that: Disability is a natural part of human diversity that must
be respected and supported in all its forms. People with disability have the same
rights as everyone else in society.
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4. Different types of disabilities
•vision Impairment
•deaf or hard of hearing
•mental health conditions
•intellectual disability
•acquired brain injury
•autism spectrum disorder
•physical disability
•dyslexia
•dysgraphia
•dyscalculia
•attention deficit hyperactive disorder -
ADHD
•neurodevelopmental motor disorders
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5. International agreements and conventions,
such as the United Nations Convention on the
Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD))
•Principles enshrined in these agreements,
including non-discrimination, accessibility,
and full participation, inclusion, and respect
for inherent dignity.
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6. What is the right of persons with
disability?
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Persons with disabilities have the right to
equality, dignity and respect for integrity:
Section 3(1) of the RPwD Act requires the
appropriate government to ensure that
persons with disabilities enjoy the right to
equality, life with dignity and respect for his or
her integrity equally with others.

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10. Education is a basic
human right
•…. that works to raise men and women out of
poverty, level inequalities and ensure
sustainable development. But worldwide 244
million children and youth are still out of school
for social, economic and cultural reasons.
Education is one of the most powerful tools in
lifting excluded children and adults out of
poverty and is a stepping stone to other
fundamental human rights. It is the most
sustainable investment. The right to quality
education is already firmly rooted in the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and
international legal instruments, the majority of
which are the result of the work of UNESCO and
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11. Sweden
•Sweden is one of the most accessible countries in
the world. From airport assistance around the
clock to street crossings with audible indications –
here is what you need to know about accessible
travel in Sweden.
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15. •Importance of monitoring and
promoting disability rights to ensure
equal opportunities, inclusion, and
dignity for all individuals regardless of
their abilities.
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16. Challenges in Monitoring Disability Rights
•Lack of awareness
•Inadequate data collection methods
•Systemic discrimination
•Limited resources for implementation
•Impact of these challenges on the realization of disability
rights and the achievement of universal human rights.
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17. Role of Stakeholders
•Governments, civil society organizations, disability rights
advocates, and international agencies.
•The importance of meaningful engagement and participation of
persons with disabilities in the monitoring process shpuld be
emphasized.
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18. Intersectionality and Inclusivity
•Intersectionality of disability rights with other human rights issues,
such as gender equality, racial discrimination, and poverty.
•Explore the intersectionality of disability rights with other human
rights issues, such as gender equality, racial discrimination, and
poverty.
•Advocate for an inclusive approach to monitoring that considers the
diverse experiences and needs of individuals with disabilities from
different backgrounds and identities.
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19. Recommendations for Action
•Call to action to actively contribute to the monitoring and
promotion of disability rights as integral to the pursuit of universal
human rights.
•Encourage ongoing collaboration, knowledge sharing, and advocacy
to create positive change and build a more inclusive society for all.
•Advocate for increased investment in data collection, capacity
building, awareness-raising campaigns, and policy reforms to
address gaps and challenges.
•Inspire conference attendees to take concrete steps towards
advancing disability rights in their respective contexts.
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