Countdown to Human Rights Day
Women played a large part in drafting the UDHR
OHCHR and the rights of persons with disabilities
This page includes links to statements on the rights of persons with disabilities delivered by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights as well as other OHCHR representatives.
Arbour welcomes entry into force of "ground-breaking" convention on disabilities
4 April 2008
Opening remarks of the High Commissioner on the occasion of the signing ceremony for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol
Opening address of the High Commissioner at the High-Level Dialogue to mark the occasion of the opening for signature of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
30 March 2007
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights makes six commitments to improve the right to decent work for staff with disabilities: commitments and press release
3 December 2007
Address of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights at the closure of the 8th session of the Ad Hoc Committee
5 December 2006
Speaking notes of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights at the lunchtime briefing during the 2nd session of the Human Rights Council
25 September 2006
Address of the High Commissioner to the 7th session of the Ad Hoc Committee
27 January 2006