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Thursday 7 April 2016 (Serbia and Lithuania)

#CRPD15 session on #Lithuania ended. Looking fwd to #Disability Cmtee recs @Disability_LT pic.twitter.com/N2ivn0gec1
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 7, 2016

#Lithuanian "Constitution allows incapacity for PWD" say ministry of justice #humanrights #CRPD15 @netshrink
— LT Disability Forum (@Disability_LT) April 7, 2016

#Lithuania's review by #CRPD15 C'ttee continue. Live on https://t.co/ecEhJ1GRua pic.twitter.com/WCXEHL2PCi
— LT Disability Forum (@Disability_LT) April 7, 2016

As #Lithuania still permits partial deprivation of legal capacity – they are in breach of #CRPD. That needs to change. #CRPD15
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 7, 2016

#CRPD15 #Lithuanian: Govt. to discuss Article 12 #CRPD.
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 7, 2016

#CRPD15 review of #Lithuania continues. Big issues: psych institutions, DI and legal capacity https://t.co/uUXeP6QNFR @Disability_LT
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 7, 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
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 7, 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) April 7, 2016

Our Advocacy Officer, @OanaGGirlescu, speaking at @MDRISerbia's side event at #CRPD15 session on monitoring. pic.twitter.com/EmlBmKGhiK
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 7, 2016

@MDRISerbia are currently hosting a side event at #CRPD15 session on independent psych' monitoring in #Serbia. pic.twitter.com/2IOXFDLojL
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 7, 2016

#Serbia Equality Commissioner says first report was on discrimination faced by persons with #disability @MDRISerbia @apt_geneva #CRPD15
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 7, 2016

Side event on monitoring psychiatric detention in #Serbia organised by @MDRISerbia now in Geneva #CRPD15 @MDACintl pic.twitter.com/RJYUfiwsnl
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 7, 2016

We told UN that #Slovakia has violated disability law; this week UN questioned Govt. on their record: https://t.co/MhNuwpnWMF #CRPD15
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 7, 2016

At 9am Geneva, @MDRISerbia will hold side event on independent monitoring of #disability rights in Serbia #CRPD15 @MDACintl
— Steven Allen (@StivuAllen) April 7, 2016

Wednesday 6 April 2016 (Serbia and Lithuania)

#CRPD15 Comm' Member asks #Lithuania to explain about access to justice for persons with disabilities #CRPD15
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 6, 2016

Another question from Mr. Langvad to #Lithuania #CRPD15: What support is there for independent living in the community?
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 6, 2016

.@Diane_CBM raising serious concerns about sexual abuse against children with #disability in institutions #CRPD15
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 6, 2016

#CRPD15 Comm' Member says it's "unclear" from #Lithuanian Govt. report whether discrimination on ground of disability has been outlawed.
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 6, 2016

#CRPD15 Comm' stresses importance of upholding voting rights of all people w #disabilities. #Lithuania #CRPD15
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) 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) April 6, 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
— International Disability Alliance (IDA) (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) April 6, 2016

No suppport from #Lithuanian Govt for NGOs &DPOs #CRPD15
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 6, 2016

#Lithuania delegation of NGOs geting ready to brief #CRPD15 Committee on rights of ppl w # disability pic.twitter.com/MX381rzYz1
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 6, 2016

#Serbia review at the #CRPD15 finished. Looking forward to the recommendations! pic.twitter.com/dAKzufbJAv
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 6, 2016

Serbian Govt.: Since adoption of anti-discrimination law & #CRPD, special attention is made to using consistent terminology in laws. #CRPD15
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 6, 2016

#Serbia "committed to inclusion" whilst building new disability institutions!!! Live from the #CRPD15 https://t.co/lyBhRC2SKr @MDACintl
— Oliver Lewis (@DrOliverLewis) April 6, 2016

Great side event on #livinginthecommunity by @MDACintl @MDRISerbia @hrw at #crpd15 pic.twitter.com/9vqFTtFYq6
— MDRI Serbia (@MDRISerbia) April 6, 2016

.@hrw with @MDACintl @MDRISerbia and Mental Health Uganda briefing #CRPD on community living persons w #disabilities pic.twitter.com/Z4Bpyya6ce
— Emina Ćerimović (@EminaCerimovic) April 6, 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 (@EminaCerimovic) April 5, 2016

#CRPD Rap. Laszlo Lovaszy concerned at the discrimination of persons with disabilities in #Serbia! https://t.co/wOpcNICHYW
— International Disability Alliance (IDA) (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) April 5, 2016

Join us live #CRPD Revisões do Comité #Serbia! https://t.co/wOpcNICHYW
— International Disability Alliance (IDA) (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) April 5, 2016

At the UN review of #Serbia and its treatment on persons with #disabilities @hrw #CRPD pic.twitter.com/iSzQiqQ3cL
— Emina Ćerimović (@EminaCerimovic) April 5, 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) April 5, 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) April 5, 2016

Closing remarks from Slovak Govt.: Thanks #CRPD15 Committee 4 dialogue on disability rights issues. Hails "learning process" for both sides
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 5, 2016

In our experience, Slovak judges often give precedence to national law over #CRPD. Some don't even consider the latter! #CRPD15
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 5, 2016

Slovak Govt.: #CRPD & other UN treaties take "precedence" over national law. #CRPD15
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 5, 2016

Slovak Govt.says they will not enshrine #CRPD into constitution; despite the fact it doesn't "explicitly reference disability". #CRPD15
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 5, 2016

Collective complaints on behalf of ppl w #disabilities who r victims of discrimination can help identify & tackle systematic issues. #CRPD15
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) 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!
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 5, 2016

No monitoring mechanism on implementation of the #UN #CRPD in #Serbia. #CRPD15
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 5, 2016

@MDRISerbia says that people w #disabilities in institutions are often placed in locked wards and isolated rooms. #CRPD15
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) 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
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) 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
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 4, 2016

Slovak Govt. mention @MDACintl case on right to inclusive education. Judgment must be implemented, we say! #CRPD15 pic.twitter.com/QoboFy4KZL
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 4, 2016

"Historic legacy of institutionalisation has not been dismantled. Community services not in place", says @Diane_CBM #Slovakia #CRPD15
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 4, 2016

Diane Kingston asked why services denied to 4 year old @MDACintl client Lujza (pictured) from #Slovakia #CRPD15 pic.twitter.com/0pHizaYnfY
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) 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
— European Union of the Deaf (@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
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 4, 2016

#CRPD Committee asks on how #Slovakia supports organizations of persons with disabilities to ensure participation https://t.co/wOpcNICHYW
— International Disability Alliance (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
— International Disability Alliance (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
— International Disability Alliance (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
— International Disability Alliance (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
— International Disability Alliance (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
— International Disability Alliance (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
— International Disability Alliance (IDA) (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) April 4, 2016

Join us live #CRPD reviews #Slovakia! https://t.co/wOpcNICHYW pic.twitter.com/cfWeE1juhx
— International Disability Alliance (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
— International Disability Alliance (IDA) (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) April 4, 2016

Mr Tatic, #CRPD Committee, asks "Can persons with #disability access remedies for HR violations?" #CRPD15
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 4, 2016

Is it true that #Slovakia has no national institutionalisation plan? asks #CRPD member Dr. Lovaszy #CRPD15
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) April 4, 2016

#CRPD Committee ask questions to #Slovak delegation #CRPD15 @MyEDF @IDA_CRPD_Forum pic.twitter.com/QzaRjuZibU
— Validity Foundation (@ValidityNGO) 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
— International Disability Alliance (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 (@Jimwntrs) March 30, 2016

#Portugal: implementing #SDGs for persons with disabilities is "a long distance race but we are fully committed" #CRPD
— International Disability Alliance (IDA) (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) March 30, 2016

#CRPD asks #Portugal: why r persons with disabilities deprived of #righttovote? what is the objective for denying this fundamental right?
— International Disability Alliance (IDA) (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) March 30, 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
— International Disability Alliance (IDA) (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) March 30, 2016

15th session of #CRPD committee opens. https://t.co/IXqVvvQHX1 #disability #humanrights @UN_Enable
— Robyn Hunt (@AccEase) March 29, 2016

#CRPD concerned no mainstreaming of women&girls w disabilities in #genderequality agenda nor in strategies to combat #domesticviolence
— International Disability Alliance (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?
— International Disability Alliance (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 (@ENIL_EU) March 29, 2016

#CRPD #Portugal rapprteur AnaPelaez raises austerity measures' disproportnate impact on pwd right 2live in community pic.twitter.com/1kowMfFOq8
— International Disability Alliance (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 AM 🏳️‍🌈🇦🇺 (@ColinAllenAM) 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
— International Disability Alliance (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

@WIPO reports to #CRPD that only 4 more countries need 2ratify #MarrakeshTreaty 4 entry into force!! #(c)exceptions pic.twitter.com/IZ4KJAWesS
— International Disability Alliance (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 AM 🏳️‍🌈🇦🇺 (@ColinAllenAM) 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
— International Disability Alliance (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
— International Disability Alliance (IDA) (@IDA_CRPD_Forum) March 29, 2016