UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN-CRPD)

Current Context : Recently, 17th session of the Conference of State Parties to UN-CRPD was held in New York.

• Theme of the Confrence was “Rethinking disability inclusion in the current international juncture and ahead of the Summit of the Future ”.

ABOUT CRPD

• Adopted in New York in 2006 and entered into force in
• Objective: To promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity.
• Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments.
• Members: 164 Signatories countries  (including India).