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Disability Convention becomes law
Published 06 May 2008, Posted in NationalThe tyranny of distance can make New Zealand seem a long way from the centres of world power and decision-making.
Yet as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Disabled Persons became part of international law in the weekend (May 3), New Zealanders with disabilities can feel a sense of pride in their role in making the first human rights treaty of the 21st century reality.
Disability Convention: new treaty comes into being
Monday, 5 May 2008, 11:27 am
Press Release: Human Rights Commission
Nothing about us without us: the newest international human rights treaty comes into being
Read the full story by Robyn Hunt
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Minnie’s presentation on Be Accessibe was truly inspiring. disappointing to see those most in need of ‘enlightenment’ were absent….a great build up for the RWC and way beyond so up to those who did attend to be vocal! and spread the Be word!