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Democracy Disabled: Discrimination at the Polls

2011-05-20
On: May 20, 2011
In: Commentary, CRPD, Disability Rights, Global, political participation, Racism and Discrimination, voting

The right to political participation is both fundamental to democracy and a fundamental human right. Yet people with disabilities are routinely denied the chance to exercise this right.

Imagine …Continue Reading

Colombia is 100th Country to Ratify Disability Rights Treaty

2011-05-16
On: May 16, 2011
In: Americas, Colombia, convention on the rights of persons with disabilities, CRPD, Disability Rights, ESC Rights, Global, Press release, ratification, United Nations

Colombia is the 100th country to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, a symbolic step towards achieving universal respect for the rights of more than 670 million people …Continue Reading

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