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UNCRPD progress indicators available online

The work of public agencies to strengthen the rights of disabled people, in line with international obligations, is now available online.

Late last year, Cabinet agreed on a response to address the 63 concluding observations (recommendations) made by the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).

In total, 30 of the 63 recommendations were adopted with a further 17 to be considered by Whaikaha as part of our work this year on refreshing the New Zealand Disability Strategy.

The convention is an important guideline for disability work across the public sector. The work is being led across multiple agencies, with Whaikaha playing a central role.

This information has now been uploaded to the Human Rights Monitor website external URL , where progress will be tracked.

You can read a statement from the Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston on the Beehive website external URL .

More information on the UNCRPD, including the Cabinet papers and alternate format summaries: Response to recommendations from second UNCRPD examination.