U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities
December 13, 2006 U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities The United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted the convention to protect the rights of persons with disabilities. Translators guided the adoption of language in the Convention so that the intent to protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities was clear. The Convention specifically offers protections for women and children with disabilities. The key focus is the right of persons to be included in all rights of their society. Beginning in March 2007, the Convention is open for signing; it must be signed by 20 UN . . .
