The seminar on "Implementing the Digital Accessibility Agenda of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Challenges and Opportunities for Signatory States" is part of the commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The theme of this year's observance is "The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Dignity and Justice for all of us."
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities -- the first human rights treaty of the 21st century -- aims to ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. The convention establishes strong equality and non-discrimination guarantees in all areas of life. The convention also requires states to develop minimum standards on all aspects of accessibility including access to information and communication technologies.
Participants at the seminar will discuss how to best implement the ICT accessibility mandates contained in the Convention.
The seminar is jointly organized by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs (G3ict), with the participation of the UN Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID) and the Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
