Einde inhoudsopgave
Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities
Article 8 Awareness-raising
Geldend
Geldend vanaf 03-05-2008
- Bronpublicatie:
13-12-2006, Trb. 2007, 169 (uitgifte: 11-09-2007, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Inwerkingtreding
03-05-2008
- Bronpublicatie inwerkingtreding:
11-06-2014, Trb. 2014, 113 (uitgifte: 11-06-2014, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Vakgebied(en)
Internationaal publiekrecht / Mensenrechten
1.
States Parties undertake to adopt immediate, effective and appropriate measures:
- a)
To raise awareness throughout society, including at the family level, regarding persons with disabilities, and to foster respect for the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities;
- b)
To combat stereotypes, prejudices and harmful practices relating to persons with disabilities, including those based on sex and age, in all areas of life;
- c)
To promote awareness of the capabilities and contributions of persons with disabilities.
2.
Measures to this end include:
- a)
Initiating and maintaining effective public awareness campaigns designed:
- (i)
To nurture receptiveness to the rights of persons with disabilities;
- (ii)
To promote positive perceptions and greater social awareness towards persons with disabilities;
- (iii)
To promote recognition of the skills, merits and abilities of persons with disabilities, and of their contributions to the workplace and the labour market;
- b)
Fostering at all levels of the education system, including in all children from an early age, an attitude of respect for the rights of persons with disabilities;
- c)
Encouraging all organs of the media to portray persons with disabilities in a manner consistent with the purpose of the present Convention;
- d)
Promoting awareness-training programmes regarding persons with disabilities and the rights of persons with disabilities.