Inter-American_Convention_on_the_Elimination_of_All_Forms_of_Discrimination_against_Persons_with_Disabilities

Inter-American Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities

Inter-American Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities

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The Inter-American Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities is a regional human rights instrument, adopted in 1999 within the Organization of American States. It calls on states to facilitate the full integration of persons with disabilities into society through legislation, social initiatives and educational programmes. It entered into force on 14 September 2001.

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As of 2013, 19 states have ratified the convention.[1]

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    OAS, Signatories and Ratifications
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