Country Visits

Jordan stands out as a regional leader on disability rights.
Posted on: September 16, 2022
After his official visit to the Hashemite Kingdom, the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities lauds efforts on disability rights and encourages international support.
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The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities on official visit to Jordan from 5 to 15 September 2022.
Posted on: September 12, 2022
"The visit provides an important opportunity to assess the implementation of human rights standards in place to protect the rights of persons with disabilities in the country,” said Gerard Quinn. “During my visit I will assess, in the spirit of cooperation and dialogue, the enjoyment of the rights of persons with disabilities in Jordan, the […]
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Official Visit to the European Union.
Posted on: June 19, 2022
The new EU Disability Strategy has created a good framework for action. The CRPD values have sunk deep roots in EU institutions. But continuing funding for institutions remains a main stumbling block to fulfill the bloc’s commitment to realize the rights of persons with disabilities.
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