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Statement on the discrimination by the United Nations concerning accessibility to information and communication
2026-03-04
The statement released by the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD Committee) in February 2026 revealed that the UN notified the CRPD Committee in January 2026 that they could not provide mandated accessibility services, such as International Sign interpretation and captioning, due to the financial situation of the UN. It was the abrupt notification right before the 34th session opening on March 9 through March 27 in Geneva.
The CRPD Committee is a body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention by the States Parties. With an aim to implement an inclusive society, the Committee has advocated for the human rights of all persons with disabilities, and has provided recommendations to support the implementation of the provisions enshrined in the Convention.
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