#CRPD15
Thursday 7 April 2016 (Serbia and Lithuania)
#CRPD15 session on #Lithuania ended. Looking fwd to #Disability Cmtee recs @Disability_LT pic.twitter.com/N2ivn0gec1
— MDAC (@MDACintl) 7 kwietnia 2016
#Lithuanian "Constitution allows incapacity for PWD" say ministry of justice #humanrights #CRPD15 @netshrink
— LT Disability Forum (@Disability_LT) 7 kwietnia 2016
#Lithuania's review by #CRPD15 C'ttee continue. Live on https://t.co/ecEhJ1GRua pic.twitter.com/WCXEHL2PCi
— LT Disability Forum (@Disability_LT) 7 kwietnia 2016
As #Lithuania still permits partial deprivation of legal capacity - they are in breach of #CRPD. That needs to change. #CRPD15
— MDAC (@MDACintl) 7 kwietnia 2016
#CRPD15 #Lithuanian: Govt. to discuss Article 12 #CRPD.
— MDAC (@MDACintl) 7 kwietnia 2016
#CRPD15 review of #Lithuania continues. Big issues: psych institutions, DI and legal capacity https://t.co/uUXeP6QNFR @Disability_LT
— MDAC (@MDACintl) 7 kwietnia 2016
Watch @stiglangvad in action- Lithuania’s constructive dialogue with the UN #CRPD15 committee. Live now https://t.co/IePWiSJAk2
— Diane Kingston (@Diane_CBM) 7 kwietnia 2016
#CRPD15 Comm' Members present at @MDRISerbia's side event on independent monitoring of #psych' detention in #Serbia. pic.twitter.com/pmn8vdkbb2
— MDAC (@MDACintl) 7 kwietnia 2016
#ombudsman much time spent on explaining that pwd in institutions are indeed locked and not free #crpd15 @MDACintl pic.twitter.com/BNwyzbsMKR
— MDRI Serbia (@MDRISerbia) 7 kwietnia 2016
Our Advocacy Officer, @OanaGGirlescu, speaking at @MDRISerbia's side event at #CRPD15 session on monitoring. pic.twitter.com/EmlBmKGhiK
— MDAC (@MDACintl) 7 kwietnia 2016
@MDRISerbia are currently hosting a side event at #CRPD15 session on independent psych' monitoring in #Serbia. pic.twitter.com/2IOXFDLojL
— MDAC (@MDACintl) 7 kwietnia 2016
#Serbia Equality Commissioner says first report was on discrimination faced by persons with #disability @MDRISerbia @apt_geneva #CRPD15
— MDAC (@MDACintl) 7 kwietnia 2016
Side event on monitoring psychiatric detention in #Serbia organised by @MDRISerbia now in Geneva #CRPD15 @MDACintl pic.twitter.com/RJYUfiwsnl
— MDAC (@MDACintl) 7 kwietnia 2016
We told UN that #Slovakia has violated disability law; this week UN questioned Govt. on their record: https://t.co/MhNuwpnWMF #CRPD15
— MDAC (@MDACintl) 7 kwietnia 2016
At 9am Geneva, @MDRISerbia will hold side event on independent monitoring of #disability rights in Serbia #CRPD15 @MDACintl
— Steven Allen (@StivuAllen) 7 kwietnia 2016
Wednesday 6 April 2016 (Serbia and Lithuania)
#CRPD15 Comm' Member asks #Lithuania to explain about access to justice for persons with disabilities #CRPD15
— MDAC (@MDACintl) April 6, 2016
Another question from Mr. Langvad to #Lithuania #CRPD15: What support is there for independent living in the community?
— MDAC (@MDACintl) April 6, 2016
.@Diane_CBM raising serious concerns about sexual abuse against children with #disability in institutions #CRPD15
— MDAC (@MDACintl) April 6, 2016
#CRPD15 Comm' Member says it's "unclear" from #Lithuanian Govt. report whether discrimination on ground of disability has been outlawed.
— MDAC (@MDACintl) April 6, 2016
#CRPD15 Comm' stresses importance of upholding voting rights of all people w #disabilities. #Lithuania #CRPD15
— MDAC (@MDACintl) April 6, 2016
Follow live! 15th session Committee on Rights of Persons w/Disabilities, via voice or international sign: https://t.co/1JFmjUGZUu #CRPD
— USICD (@USICD) 6 kwietnia 2016
Watch @stiglangvad in action- Lithuania’s constructive dialogue with the UN #CRPD15 committee. Live now https://t.co/IePWiSJAk2
— Diane Kingston (@Diane_CBM) April 6, 2016
Check out the International Sign interpretation on Review of Lithuania. Now on: https://t.co/xdbkwrTBmB … #CRPD15 pic.twitter.com/GMAj3Jmz7a
— DripMedia (@DripMediaTV) April 6, 2016
Join us live now for #CRPD review of #Lithuania https://t.co/wOpcNICHYW pic.twitter.com/pi5DzynQaJ
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) April 6, 2016
No suppport from #Lithuanian Govt for NGOs &DPOs #CRPD15
— MDAC (@MDACintl) 6 kwietnia 2016
#Lithuania delegation of NGOs geting ready to brief #CRPD15 Committee on rights of ppl w # disability pic.twitter.com/MX381rzYz1
— MDAC (@MDACintl) 6 kwietnia 2016
#Serbia review at the #CRPD15 finished. Looking forward to the recommendations! pic.twitter.com/dAKzufbJAv
— MDAC (@MDACintl) 6 kwietnia 2016
Serbian Govt.: Since adoption of anti-discrimination law & #CRPD, special attention is made to using consistent terminology in laws. #CRPD15
— MDAC (@MDACintl) 6 kwietnia 2016
#Serbia "committed to inclusion" whilst building new disability institutions!!! Live from the #CRPD15 https://t.co/lyBhRC2SKr @MDACintl
— Oliver Lewis (@olewis75) 6 kwietnia 2016
Great side event on #livinginthecommunity by @MDACintl @MDRISerbia @hrw at #crpd15 pic.twitter.com/9vqFTtFYq6
— MDRI Serbia (@MDRISerbia) 6 kwietnia 2016
.@hrw with @MDACintl @MDRISerbia and Mental Health Uganda briefing #CRPD on community living persons w #disabilities pic.twitter.com/Z4Bpyya6ce
— Emina Ćerimović (@EminaHRW) 6 kwietnia 2016
Tuesday 5 April 2016 (Slovakia and Serbia)
#CRPD Committee questioning #Serbia on children w #disabilities living in institutions instead of with families pic.twitter.com/vT68VHyGeR
— Emina Ćerimović (@EminaHRW) 5 kwietnia 2016
#CRPD Rap. Laszlo Lovaszy concerned at the discrimination of persons with disabilities in #Serbia! https://t.co/wOpcNICHYW
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) 5 kwietnia 2016
#CRPD Rap. Laszlo Lovaszy concerned at the discrimination of persons with disabilities in #Serbia! https://t.co/wOpcNICHYW
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) 5 kwietnia 2016
Join us live #CRPD Committee reviews #Serbia! https://t.co/wOpcNICHYW
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) 5 kwietnia 2016
At the UN review of #Serbia and its treatment on persons with #disabilities @hrw #CRPD pic.twitter.com/iSzQiqQ3cL
— Emina Ćerimović (@EminaHRW) 5 kwietnia 2016
As we speak, money still flowing in the direction of institutionalization in #Serbia, MDRI-S director said at country briefing #CRPD15
— MDRI Serbia (@MDRISerbia) 5 kwietnia 2016
Institutions where most severe abuses are taking place are not included in the DI plan #Serbia #CRPD15 pic.twitter.com/CNZa5ceTYt
— MDRI Serbia (@MDRISerbia) 5 kwietnia 2016
Closing remarks from Slovak Govt.: Thanks #CRPD15 Committee 4 dialogue on disability rights issues. Hails "learning process" for both sides
— MDAC (@MDACintl) 5 kwietnia 2016
In our experience, Slovak judges often give precedence to national law over #CRPD. Some don't even consider the latter! #CRPD15
— MDAC (@MDACintl) April 5, 2016
Slovak Govt.: #CRPD & other UN treaties take "precedence" over national law. #CRPD15
— MDAC (@MDACintl) April 5, 2016
Slovak Govt.says they will not enshrine #CRPD into constitution; despite the fact it doesn't "explicitly reference disability". #CRPD15
— MDAC (@MDACintl) April 5, 2016
Collective complaints on behalf of ppl w #disabilities who r victims of discrimination can help identify & tackle systematic issues. #CRPD15
— MDAC (@MDACintl) April 5, 2016
Back to #Slovakia now - their review by #CRPD15 Committee continues. Govt. expected to respond to yesterday's Qs. More live tweets to come!
— MDAC (@MDACintl) April 5, 2016
No monitoring mechanism on implementation of the #UN #CRPD in #Serbia. #CRPD15
— MDAC (@MDACintl) April 5, 2016
@MDRISerbia says that people w #disabilities in institutions are often placed in locked wards and isolated rooms. #CRPD15
— MDAC (@MDACintl) April 5, 2016
Angelika (centre) told #CRPD15 yesterday she left institution after 35yrs: "Now I have a life" #Slovakia @MDACintl pic.twitter.com/fePDSHypra
— Steven Allen (@StivuAllen) April 5, 2016
Serbian NGOs and persons with #disability brief #CRPD15 Committee. Government to respond in the afternoon. pic.twitter.com/PjrSM205N2
— MDAC (@MDACintl) April 5, 2016
Monday 4 April 2016 (Slovakia)
#Slovak Govt. commits to creating funding mechanism for DPOs and NGOs who need it for involvement in policy making. #CRPD15
— MDAC (@MDACintl) 4 kwietnia 2016
Slovak Govt. mention @MDACintl case on right to inclusive education. Judgment must be implemented, we say! #CRPD15 pic.twitter.com/QoboFy4KZL
— MDAC (@MDACintl) 4 kwietnia 2016
"Historic legacy of institutionalisation has not been dismantled. Community services not in place", says @Diane_CBM #Slovakia #CRPD15
— MDAC (@MDACintl) April 4, 2016
Diane Kingston asked why services denied to 4 year old @MDACintl client Lujza (pictured) from #Slovakia #CRPD15 pic.twitter.com/0pHizaYnfY
— MDAC (@MDACintl) April 4, 2016
#Slovakia education system was based on 'defectology' - here's a dictionary definition of the term #CRPD15 pic.twitter.com/rxBv5hhiFA
— Steven Allen (@StivuAllen) April 4, 2016
Check out the International Sign interpretation on Review of Slovakia. It is now happening on: https://t.co/58BAbMHfud #CRPD15
— EUD (@EUD_Brussels) April 4, 2016
Watch @Diane_CBM in action-Slovakia's constructive dialogue with the UN #CRPD15 committee. Live now https://t.co/IePWiSJAk2
— Diane Kingston (@Diane_CBM) April 4, 2016
My colleagues @StivuAllen & @0anaGGirlescu are in Geneva at #CRPD15 session. Slovakia's disability rights record under review by UN.
— Chevan Ilangaratne (@Chevilang) April 4, 2016
Slovakian persons with disabilities will shortly brief @EU_UNGeneva on disability rights #CRPD15 pic.twitter.com/1Qyg1GABhn
— MDAC (@MDACintl) April 4, 2016
#CRPD Committee asks on how #Slovakia supports organizations of persons with disabilities to ensure participation https://t.co/wOpcNICHYW
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) April 4, 2016
#CRPD Committee to #Slovakia: Any plan to address multiple/intersec discrimination against women with disabilities! https://t.co/wOpcNIl6Am
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) April 4, 2016
#CRPD Committee asks #Slovakia on availability and effectiveness of legal remedies for persons with disabilities! https://t.co/wOpcNICHYW
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) April 4, 2016
#CRPD Rap. D. Kingston: #Slovakia needs to go further to adopt supported decision making in line with CRPD! join https://t.co/wOpcNICHYW
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) April 4, 2016
#CRPD Rap. D. Kingston concerned at lack of employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in #Slovakia! https://t.co/wOpcNICHYW
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) April 4, 2016
#CRPD Rap. D. Kingston observes #Slovakia still needs to make the paradigm shift required by the CRPD! https://t.co/wOpcNICHYW
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) April 4, 2016
#CRPD Rap. D. Kingston concerned at segregation of persons with disabilities in #Slovakia! https://t.co/wOpcNICHYW pic.twitter.com/GRasAFIibw
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) April 4, 2016
Join us live #CRPD reviews #Slovakia! https://t.co/wOpcNICHYW pic.twitter.com/cfWeE1juhx
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) April 4, 2016
Pozerajte s nami priamy prenos zo zasadnutia Výboru #CRPD ktorý dnes prejednáva #Slovensko! https://t.co/wOpcNICHYW pic.twitter.com/EVwZ4GZuo9
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) April 4, 2016
Mr Tatic, #CRPD Committee, asks "Can persons with #disability access remedies for HR violations?" #CRPD15
— MDAC (@MDACintl) April 4, 2016
Is it true that #Slovakia has no national institutionalisation plan? asks #CRPD member Dr. Lovaszy #CRPD15
— MDAC (@MDACintl) April 4, 2016
#CRPD Committee ask questions to #Slovak delegation #CRPD15 @MyEDF @IDA_CRPD_Forum pic.twitter.com/QzaRjuZibU
— MDAC (@MDACintl) April 4, 2016
Tuesday 29 March 2016 (Portugal)
What services are offered to disabled refugees? CRPD asks at 15th session NGO briefing. #ohchr #disability #refugee #rights @asylumaccess
— Alen Mirza (@AlenMirza) March 30, 2016
9yrs ago 2day, we signed UN convention on #Disability #CRPD still not ratified. What is the message? @RobbieGilligan https://t.co/VPW5gDHqCk
— ATD Ireland (@ATDIreland) March 30, 2016
Join us live #CRPD reviews #Slovakia! https://t.co/wOpcNICHYW pic.twitter.com/cfWeE1juhx
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) April 4, 2016
Nine years since Ireland signed the #CRPD with a promise for early ratification. People with disabilities are still waiting
— Jim Winters (@JimInclusion) March 30, 2016
#Portugal: implementing #SDGs for persons with disabilities is "a long distance race but we are fully committed" #CRPD
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) 30 marca 2016
#CRPD asks #Portugal: why r persons with disabilities deprived of #righttovote? what is the objective for denying this fundamental right?
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) 30 marca 2016
#CRPD join us live 4review of #Portugal now! Juntem-se a nós agora em directo para o exame sobre #Portugal! https://t.co/wOpcNICHYW
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) 30 marca 2016
Here's a summary of the first day of the CRPD Committee's 15th Session, including contributions from IDA on the links...
Opublikowany przez International Disability Alliance na 29 marca 2016
15th session of #CRPD committee opens. https://t.co/IXqVvvQHX1 #disability #humanrights @UN_Enable
— Robyn Hunt (@AccEase) 29 marca 2016
#CRPD concerned no mainstreaming of women&girls w disabilities in #genderequality agenda nor in strategies to combat #domesticviolence
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) March 29, 2016
#CRPD asks why DPO consultation has been limited to select few DPOs in #Portugal- is it meaningful consultation?
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) March 29, 2016
Nine yrs ago tomorrow, Ireland signed UN convention on #Disability #CRPD - but has still not ratified. Delay sending very negative message
— Robbie Gilligan (@RobbieGilligan) March 29, 2016
Summary of CRPD Campaign. Presented by Tina Minkowitz at the opening of #CRPD15 March 29, 2016 https://t.co/5KDvw6SrEb via @wordpressdotcom
— Anne Grethe Teien (@agteien) March 29, 2016
ENIL will be there on 19/4 for the Day of General Discussion on Article 19 of the CRPD, represented by Jamie & Kapka https://t.co/DEwCf6iUH8
— ENIL (@ENILEuroParl) March 29, 2016
#CRPD #Portugal rapprteur AnaPelaez raises austerity measures' disproportnate impact on pwd right 2live in community pic.twitter.com/1kowMfFOq8
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) March 29, 2016
15th session of the CRPD Committee opens today, 29 March.https://t.co/k2V8I937D4 pic.twitter.com/yx9fOvBJVv
— UnitedNationsEnable (@UN_Enable) March 29, 2016
#CRPD15 constructive dialogue with Portugal in progress @IDA_CRPD_Forum @EDFaccess pic.twitter.com/e91VeCAmoE
— Diane Kingston (@Diane_CBM) March 29, 2016
No member of CRPD Committee is deaf. WFD want Deaf Candidates nominated & elected Read more https://t.co/QOZ4M2FAnJ pic.twitter.com/2fdhK3t6k9
— Colin Allen (@WFDPresident) February 1, 2016
Portugal organisation@of persons with disabilities brief #CRPD15 committee:involve us! pic.twitter.com/CZigqYlJ1c
— Diane Kingston (@Diane_CBM) March 29, 2016
#CRPD #Portugal : 25 govt reps on delegation vs. 1 portuguese DPO representative due to no govt support to DPOs pic.twitter.com/pcqWzSErJ3
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) March 29, 2016
UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with #Disabilities starts a new session in Geneva. Follow #CRPD. pic.twitter.com/0JOOeSptYb
— UN Geneva (@UNGeneva) March 29, 2016
https://t.co/u2BvJhC0ID @iddcconsortium statement to #CRPD15 committee
— Diane Kingston (@Diane_CBM) March 29, 2016
#CRPD @SR_Disability calls 4 promotion of synergies bw her mandate, Cttee's, other sp procedres 2 advance rights! pic.twitter.com/nrw1L4VoZF
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) March 29, 2016
@WIPO reports to #CRPD that only 4 more countries need 2ratify #MarrakeshTreaty 4 entry into force!! #(c)exceptions pic.twitter.com/IZ4KJAWesS
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) March 29, 2016
#CRPD15 read about disability Committee events this week: https://t.co/oZfpqHeOik pic.twitter.com/abTKNsj6mO
— Diane Kingston (@Diane_CBM) March 29, 2016
International Sign - #CRPD15 Join us live! https://t.co/TiELb7u7VU; This week reviews of #Portugal #Thailand #Chile pic.twitter.com/eS4G2rwjW9
— Colin Allen (@WFDPresident) March 29, 2016
Starts this week in @UNGeneva: Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities https://t.co/pWaRn3ZXnW
— United Nations (@UN) March 29, 2016
#CRPD Join us live! https://t.co/wOpcNICHYW 4opening; This week reviews of #Portugal #Thailand #Chile pic.twitter.com/ase2rrL7ud
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) March 29, 2016
The 15th session of the #CRPD begins now! Stay up-to-date @Diane_CBM and watch live https://t.co/IePWiSJAk2
— Diane Kingston (@Diane_CBM) March 29, 2016#CRPD 15th session begins now! More info on session programme, country reviews, DGD on Art19 & live webcasts at https://t.co/5ZGdzRwt0l
— IDA (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) March 29, 2016
Tomorrow is the first day of UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 15th Session - reviewing Portugal,...
Posted by International Disability Alliance on Monday, 28 March 2016
International Sign available via the webcast for the Opening of the 15th Session of the CRPD Committee in Geneva,...
Posted by World Federation of the Deaf - Official on Monday, 28 March 2016
Related Articles
Civil Society Hearing on progress made in the EU on the rights of persons with disabilities
15 September 2016
View article
Adoption of the final version of the report on the implementation of the UNCRPD, with special regard to the Concluding Observations for the EU
4 July 2016
View article