Africa: African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights calls for the full continental ratification and implementation of the African Disability Protocol

Africa: African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights calls for the full continental ratification and implementation of the African Disability Protocol

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the ICJ, Inclusion Africa, Sightsavers and Validity Foundation welcome the adoption by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights of a Resolution on 6 November aimed at advancing the ratification and effective implementation of the African Disability Protocol (“Protocol”) across the African continent.

EU: The Model Bench Book on rights of persons with disabilities published today

EU: The Model Bench Book on rights of persons with disabilities published today

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and Validity have published the Model Disability Bench Book on the rights of persons with disabilities who are defendants in criminal proceedings. The Bench Book provides guidance to justice actors and State authorities on how to better ensure the protection of persons with disabilities’ rights in the context of criminal proceedings.

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