The upcoming session of the conference of states parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) will be held from 11 to 13 June 2024 in New York. The overall session theme is rethinking disability inclusion in the current international juncture and ahead of the Summit of the Future. The discussion will focus on three areas:
- Sub-theme 1: International cooperation to promote technology innovations and transfer for an inclusive future.
- Sub-theme 2: Persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies.
- Sub-theme 3: Promoting the rights of persons with disabilities to decent work and sustainable livelihood.
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is a human rights treaty adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in 2006. It aims to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities. In addition to ratifying the convention, member states committed to meet regularly to consider any matters regarding the implementation of the document. The Conference of states parties to the convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (COSP) is an annual event held for this purpose.
Read more about the upcoming conference.
If you would like to read more about the rights of persons with disabilities, check out the following resources:
- Who are the 'bottom billion'? People with disabilities.
- Disability and violence against women and girls. More resources are available in our resource library.
