UN disability rights convention in the focus of the radio day
Publicity report
International Day of People with Disabilities has been held on December 3rd since 1992. With this day should concern people with disabilities, which are made aware of. This year’s “Radio Day” on Radio L is dedicated to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
The “Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 2006 and entered into force in 2008. In total, the convention includes 50 articles in various areas of life, such as work and employment, equal recognition before the law, independent lifestyle and reduced participation in the community and participation in cultural life as well as recreation, leisure and sport. Government councilor Manuelrick WILL explain during the radio day what the UN sees with regard to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Liechtenstein and what the status of ratification looks like.
Liechtenstein signed the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities of the United Nations in September 2020. By signing, Liechtenstein is committed to the goals of the convention at the political level. In the run-up to ratification, necessary legislative amendments are to be implemented. To this end, the government is taking concrete steps to initiate this.
Institutions to be heard on Radio L.
Throughout the day, people will have their say on Radio L who deal with the topic of disabilities and people with disabilities in their work. For example, the administrator association will determine to what extent a ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities WILL affect its work. Special Olympics and the Young Theater Liechtenstein will explain how important it is to be able to participate in cultural and sporting life. These are important parts of an inclusive society – for all people.
JIL – Job Integration Liechtenstein of the Association for Assisted Living is also presented in more detail. The focus here is on work and employment, as JIL clients are supported, among other things, in looking for a job and in returning to work. The extent to which the traffic area in Liechtenstein is handicapped accessible is checked by the construction consultancy of the Liechtenstein Association of the Disabled. Is it about the accessibility of bus stops, for example, whether the retaining edges meet the requirements so that wheelchairs can be pushed into the bus without great difficulty. Barriers should be recognized and removed.
It will be an exciting day with a lot of information about the UN Disability Rights Convention, about the institutions that will implement it, and above all about people – with and without disabilities. (pd)