Source: Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
Author/Writer: Canadian Human Rights Commission
Date of publication: Not Listed
Summary
The Canadian Human Rights Commission’s primary responsibility is monitoring the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. CHRC works with many stakeholders in the process of monitoring the Convention to make sure that Canada follows the rules of the Convention.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is an international agreement that promotes and protects human rights for people with disabilities. The Convention has 50 articles that explain the rights of people with disabilities under the Convention.
The articles cover topics such as:
- the right to live free from discrimination
- the right to an inclusive education
- the right to employment
- the right to make one’s own decisions
The CHRC ensures that Canada is fulfilling these rights.
The CHRC became responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Convention in 2019. Monitoring means tracking how the convention is put into action in Canada. The CHRC’s job is also to identify gaps and problems that need to be addressed. The CHRC collaborates with people with disabilities, organizations that advocate for them, and with families and caregivers.
The monitoring process started with an online survey and online dialogue sessions. That helped to learn about the barriers and discrimination that people with disabilities face, and what can be done to reduce and remove those barriers.
It was clear from the engagement process that people want real action that can make a difference in their day-to-day lives. The CHRC developed an action plan to fulfil this commitment, informed by the engagement process. The action plan will update over time.
Key Findings
The key areas include:
- Advocate: supporting advocacy efforts
- Empower: ensuring that people with disabilities can participate in a workplace in an inclusive manner
- Collaborate: fostering and building relationships with people with disabilities and organizations on behalf of people with disabilities
- Inclusively Disseminate: ensuring the monitoring results are accessible and available to everyone.
People with disabilities should be aware of The Canadian Human Rights Commission’s role in monitoring the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Canada. This international agreement safeguards the rights of individuals with disabilities, and the Commission ensures its execution while identifying and addressing gaps. By staying informed, people can play an active role, collaborate with advocates and families, and contribute to upholding their rights effectively. This knowledge fuels positive engagement, collaboration, and the betterment of the Convention’s implementation to cater to their needs and aspirations.
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