What is Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities?
{{No sources|date=December 2024}} [[File:CRPD members.svg|thumb|right|400px|Signatories to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities {{legend|#008000|States where the convention applies}} {{legend|#00ff00|The state has signed the convention, but it is not applied}} {{legend|#b9b9b9|States where the convention does not apply}}]] The '''Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities''' is an international agreement to protect the [[rights]] and [[Liberty|freedom]] of people with [[Disability|disabilities]]. The convention was based on [[international human rights law|international human rights]] laws that were made after the [[Universal Declaration of Human Rights]] was [[Ratification|ratified]]. The [[United Nations General Assembly]] adopted the convention on 13 December 2006. It has been in effect since 3 May 2008. As of Feburary 2025, 192 countries have [[Ratification|ratified]] the convention (they have promised the [[United Nations]] they will obey the convention). As of 23 December 2010, the [[European Union]] has collectively ratified the convention. Part of the Convention includes meetings to make sure the convention is being followed. People with disabilities can also take part in these meetings. == Main Contents == You can find an Easy Read explanation about the Convention [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/345108/easy-read-un-convention.pdf here.] Easy Read is written in Simple English and has pictures to help people understand. === Preamble === The [[preamble]] (beginning) of the Convention recognizes these things: * The Convention follows the rules set down by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, other conventions based on the Declaration, and the main idea of the [[Vienna Declaration]] (including [[sustainable development]]) * Many people with disabilities suffer from [[domestic violence]], [[disability bullying|bullying]], [[neglect]] and [[poverty]] * Everyone is responsible for protecting the rights of people with disabilitie