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Country Visits

The Special Rapporteur shaking hands with the Georgian minister of Justice.

Georgia is making great strides to include persons with disabilities.

September 15, 2023

Georgia is advancing the rights of persons with disabilities by moving away from the medical model to a social model based on human rights and inclusion. This is a profound cultural shift and deserves support.

The Special Rapporteur visits a repair shop of wheelchairs and mobility devices in Jordan

Jordan stands out as a regional leader on disability rights.

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.

The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities on official visit to Jordan from 5 to 15 September 2022.

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 […]

Gerard Quinn looking at a paper and speaking in the mic infront of UN Human RIghts Backdrop.

Official Visit to the European Union.

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.