RI Global would like to recognize the Governments of Romania, Colombia and Togo for ratifying the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
- These ratifications signal to the world that the rights of persons with disabilities cannot be ignored. Progress is being made, and these nations have illustrated their commitment to disability rights, said RI President Anne Hawker.
With the increasing number of ratifications attention must now turn to implementing and monitoring the treaty.
- Now, state parties and the disability community must work together to ensure that this commitment translates into comprehensive and effective implementation to ensure persons with disabilities enjoy the same rights as everyone else - by being able to attend school, have a job, and live and contribute to society as a valued citizen.
The CRPD was open for signature on March 30, 2007 and to date, 148 countries have signed the Convention. 90 have signed the Optional Protocol, 100 states have ratified the treaty and 61 have ratified the Protocol.
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Monday Mail RI Global Mai 2011
