Maria Ventegodt Liisberg, PhD, Team Leader (disability) Helsinki 21 May 2014
PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
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Since 1 January 2011 600.000 Euros / yr 4 full time staff Framework with Parliamentary Ombudsman and Central Disability Council
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ARTICLE 33(2), PARIS PRINCIPLES
National HR Institute Mandate to promote HR State institution set up by Parliament Independent from government Involvement of civil society organisations 3
WHO WE TRY TO REACH WITH OUR WORK
Ministries and other executive bodies Research world
Parliament
DIHR International HR bodies
Judicial: lawyers
Press
Disability Organisations
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WEBSITE
http://www.menneskeret.dk/emner/handicap/forstaa-konvention/politik/artikel29-deltagelse-politiske-offentlige-liv/imr-artikel
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WEBSITE - WELCOME
Understand the Convention 10 biggest challenges Background Examination of Denmark Alternative formats Webseminars Newsletter: ensures update 6
WEBSITE
Link: http://www.menneskeret.dk/emner/handicap/forstaakonvention/politik/artikel-29-deltagelse-politiske-offentlige-liv/imrartikel
Meaning of article Main challenges for DK Surveys Judicial decisions
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GOLD DISABILITY HUMAN RIGHTS INDICATORS
• Statistical indicators which measure situation of persons with disabilities • Why gold: Only 10, consensus among key stake holders, overview • Start in Denmark – broaden out to international level
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POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTS
Action plan on disability Recognition of sign language Voting rights of persons under guardianship Forced treatment in psychiatry Ratification of Optional Protocol 9
AREAS OF FOCUS
Generally: Lack of individual rights and lack of focus on general structures Protection against discrimination Accessibility, for example to transportation Municipalities and use of CRPD Institutionalisation 10
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