The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities this afternoon closed its fourth session, which was primarily devoted to the discussion of its procedures and working methods. The Committee met at the United Nations Office at Geneva from 4 to 8 October 2010. At the opening of its session…

GENEVA – The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities called on the Chilean Government and the international community to include in the earthquake reconstruction plans – as a matter of priority – the needs of persons with disabilities, including accessibility to physical…

GENEVA – The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities announced Friday the creation of a working group to follow up on the situation of the disabled in Haiti, who have been disproportionately affected by the earthquake that hit Haiti in January. Last month, the group of…

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities this afternoon closed its one-week third session, which was primarily devoted to the discussion of its procedures and working methods. This morning, the Committee also held a dialogue with States parties and other organizations on the…