Article 10 Right to life
States Parties reaffirm that every human being has the inherent right to life and shall take all necessary measures to ensure its effective enjoyment by persons with disabilities on an equal basis with others.
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Article 8 Awareness-raising
1. States Parties undertake to adopt immediate, effective and appropriate measures:
(a) To raise awareness throughout society, including at the family level, regarding persons with disabilities, and to foster respect for the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities;
(b) To combat stereotypes, prejudices and harmful practices relating to persons with disabilities, including those based on sex and age, in all areas of life;
(c) To promote awareness of the capabilities and contributions of persons with disabilities.
Article 7 Children with disabilities
1. States Parties shall take all necessary measures to ensure the full enjoyment by children with disabilities of all human rights and fundamental freedoms on an equal basis with other children.
2. In all actions concerning children with disabilities, the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration.
Article 6 Women with disabilities
1. States Parties recognize that women and girls with disabilities are subject to multiple discrimination, and in this regard shall take measures to ensure the full and equal enjoyment by them of all human rights and fundamental freedoms.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure the full development, advancement and empowerment of women, for the purpose of guaranteeing them the exercise and enjoyment of the human rights and fundamental freedoms set out in the present Convention.
Article 5 Equality and non-discrimination
1. States Parties recognize that all persons are equal before and under the law and are entitled without any discrimination to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law.
2. States Parties shall prohibit all discrimination on the basis of disability and guarantee to persons with disabilities equal and effective legal protection against discrimination on all grounds.
Article 4 General obligations
1. States Parties undertake to ensure and promote the full realization of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all persons with disabilities without discrimination of any kind on the basis of disability. To this end, States Parties undertake:
(a) To adopt all appropriate legislative, administrative and other measures for the implementation of the rights recognized in the present Convention;
Article 3 General principles
The principles of the present Convention shall be:
(a) Respect for inherent dignity, individual autonomy including the freedom to make one’s own choices, and independence of persons;
(b) Non-discrimination;
(c) Full and effective participation and inclusion in society;
(d) Respect for difference and acceptance of persons with disabilities as part of human diversity and humanity;
(e) Equality of opportunity;
Article 3 General principles
The principles of the present Convention shall be:
(a) Respect for inherent dignity, individual autonomy including the freedom to make one’s own choices, and independence of persons;
(b) Non-discrimination;
(c) Full and effective participation and inclusion in society;
(d) Respect for difference and acceptance of persons with disabilities as part of human diversity and humanity;
(e) Equality of opportunity;
Article 2 Definitions
For the purposes of the present Convention:
“Communication” includes languages, display of text, Braille, tactile communication, large print, accessible multimedia as well as written, audio,
plain-language, human-reader and augmentative and alternative modes, means and formats of communication, including accessible information and communication technology;
“Language” includes spoken and signed languages and other forms of non spoken languages;
Article 1 Purpose
The purpose of the present Convention is to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity.
Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others
Preamble
The States Parties to the present Convention,
(a) Recalling the principles proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations which recognize the inherent dignity and worth and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family as the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,
Disabled to have easier entry to DU
Delhi University's decision to allow vocational subjects to be counted in the best-of-four percentages will benefit many disabled applicants. Officials at DU's Equal Opportunity Cell, which facilitates admissions for reserved categories say these subjects were included earlier as well, but only after much negotiation with college authorities. Now that vocational subjects have the official DU nod for all categories, the reserved PwD group (persons with disability) should face fewer hassles.
Lord of the smart ring
How would people react when they saw someone walking on the road, talking to themselves, tapping their fingers onto thin air and making weird gestures that no one could understand? Anyone would assume they were crazy. But in Kochi, Kerala, the 20-something group of youngsters at RHL Vision, headed by N. Rohildev, would be beaming. They would ask us to observe the supposedly crazy people further, and notice the tiny “ring” on their finger or as they call it the Fin.
She's Yet to Clear a Major Hurdle
Phrases like ‘on cloud nine’ or ‘all smiles’ would seem too far-fetched for 25-year-old Sreeja P, a visually-impaired young woman who reaped two gold and three silver medals at the recently-concluded third Kerala State Paralympic Championship 2014 in Kozhikode, when her dream to get a secure government job remains distant.
Sreeja clinched a first in shot put and discus throw and came second in 100-metre race, long jump and javelin throw in the championship.
Seize the Day: Opening Doors to Employment
This blogpost is written by George Abraham, CEO, Score Foundation. Please note that Eyeway's Blog entries reflect the opinions of the author and contributors, meant to encourage debate and discussion, and not necessarily Score Foundation's official policy position.
Work and the financial independence it provides, is a basic right of every individual. When it comes to people with disabilities this right is often violated.
Tradesman Mate and MTS (Messenger)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
Station Workshop EME, Chandimandir Cantt.
District-Panchkula (Haryana)
Recruitment Notice 01/2014
Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for further information and application format, kindly refer to the Employment News dated 17 May 2014, page no. 37
The last date of application is: 05.06.2014
Last date for receipt of application from candidates residing in far flung areas: 12.06.2014
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