Protection of adults is a seminal issue of our time. At its center are autonomy & personhood, which affect older persons & persons w/disabilities alike. The 2000 Hague convention should & can become compatible with #crpd. Our opinion👇 srdisability.org/news/ensuring-… Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert

In my last address to the #CRPD Committee, I reflect on #disability across the peace continuum, making international law less fragmented, transforming services for persons with disabilities & other priorities I undertook during my @SR_disability mandate👇 media.un.org/en/asset/k16/k…

UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn August News: Colombian Supreme Court ruling on discriminatory triage, #EC resolution on the Hague Convention implementation, the #CRPD Committee session, new podcast episodes + more...👇 srdisability.org/news/monthly-n…

#Peacebuilding is a unique moment when historic injustice can be confronted. This new report focuses on the transformative role of persons with disabilities in these processes👇 srdisability.org/news/the-trans…

Next monday, I will start my official visit to #Georgia. Looking forward to fruitful dialogue and collaboration with Georgian authorities, UN agencies & with persons with disabilities & their organizations in the country. More soon 👇 shar.es/agnvwc

On📅October 9, Gerard will join the launch of #Mentalhealth, #HumanRights & Legislation: guidance & practice, by World Health Organization (WHO) & UN Human Rights. The event is open to all. To join online, please register here: who.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

My new report offers recommendations for States, the UN system, OPDs & all stakeholders to play their part in building more resilient & inclusive peace processes. My gratitude to those who made it possible, contributing time, experience & knowledge.🙏 srdisability.org/news/the-trans…

Press Conference starts in 1 hr ⏰12h CET/14h The SR_Disability will share preliminary thoughts & findings from his 2-week official visit to #Georgia. Join the live streaming👇 facebook.com/events/2715659…

I am most thankful to the Government of #Georgia for the invitation to visit the country, to UN in Georgia for their support, & especially to all the persons with disabilities and their organizations that shared their experiences & hopes with me.👇 shar.es/ag1ARv

Georgia is advancing the rights of persons with disabilities, moving away from the medical to a social model based on human rights and inclusion. This is a profound cultural shift and deserves support. 👇 srdisability.org/country-visits…

On the next #DisabilityDialogues episode, Linda Steele will talk about redress & moral repair for people with disabilities experiencing segregation, institutionalisation and other forms of harm. Coming up in October! Listen to previous episodes👇 srdisability.org/section/podcas…

Looking forward to joining World Health Organization (WHO) & UN Human Rights on 9/10, for the launch of this important Guidance. I encourage everyone interested to join us, using the registration link below👇

A timely--and very welcomed!--message by Volker Türk in support of a dedicated convention on the rights of older persons. Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert

Every Industrial Revolution has transformed our economic, social & political lives. Human relations are affected – no one is immune. The AI revolution is underway & can't be stopped. Hopefully, we'll harness it wisely. At #HRC54 #AI, Health & #Disability srdisability.org/news/ai-and-he…

Everyone has the right to quality mental health care and support. This means you have the right to feel safe and supported in services. Take WHO’s free online #QualityRights course to learn more about your rights and standing up for the rights of others bit.ly/3O6FxGV

Did you miss the launch of the World Health Organization (WHO) & UN Human Rights Guidance on #MentalHealth #HumanRights & Legislation?   You can still listen to the moving speeches of Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Volker Türk, Mental Health | Social Justice,  and many others. 📷Click here to access the recording: youtube.com/watch?v=eLzErw…

Join the #UNGA78 side event on ‘Armed Conflict and Disability - From Inclusive Protection to Peacebuilding’ with UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn.   📅26 October 2023 🕒1:15 PM (EDT) 📍Permanent Mission of Poland Poland in the UN & online. Register at: ow.ly/Je2K50Q0j6p  ➡️ow.ly/A5Jt50Q0j6o