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The UN CRPD says disabled people have the right to live in the community and get inclusive education & employment. It rejects institutions & segregated schools. Every country that signed it must uphold these rights, but many don’t. #CRPD

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February 1, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is an international a treaty that protects disability rights worldwide.

Signed by 180+ countries, but not always respected. #CRPD

www.un.org/development/...

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Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) | Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)
Convention Ratifications/Accessions: 192 Signatories*: 164
www.un.org
February 1, 2025 at 5:42 AM