Implementation measures Module 4

Objective Module flow Understand in broad terms the main measures required to implement the Convention Implementation of the Convention Initial implementation steps The implementation cycle Actors responsible for implementation Law, policy and budget reform Providing inclusive services Awareness-raising and training Research Monitoring

Implementation in the Convention Adopt all appropriate legislative, administrative and other measures for the implementation of the rights recognized consistent with the Convention and the full obligations derived from it i.e., judicial, educational, financial and social broad, comprehensive and flexible approach to implementation respectful of particularities

Initial implementation steps Identify a focal point for the Convention in the Government Identify focal points in line ministries Make or join civil society coalitions for the Convention, including organizations of persons with disabilities Issue a press release on its ratification Make the Convention accessible Advocate national, regional and local implementation Review laws, policies and budgets Raise awareness with professionals (service providers, lawyers, judges, public servants, parliamentarians … ) Review the accessibility of public facilities/services Undertake a baseline study of the enjoyment of disability rights Identify gaps in understanding or in capacity Slide Three

The implementation cycle Law and policy Budgets Institution-building Inclusive services Awareness-raising and training Research Monitoring/reporting Slide Three

Who is involved in implementation? Implementation of the Convention Focal points & coordination mechanism (Government) National monitoring framework Civil society, persons with disabilities & OPDs, the media, academics Courts & tribunals Parliament oversight Slide 6 The purpose of this slide is to outline the various mechanisms that can have a role in national implementation and monitoring. While the Convention refers explicitly to three mechanisms – focal points, coordination mechanisms and independent monitoring mechanisms/frameworks – other mechanisms can also help to implement and monitor. Parliament, Courts, civil society are examples.

Institution-building In Government Focal points Coordination mechanism Independent Monitoring and implementation framework Other Courts Parliaments

Law and policy review Integral disability law Convention Health, education, housing Labour, social protection Building Guardian, elections, criminal law Non-discrimi-nation

= Budget/funding measures International and regional legal framework Connecting laws, policies and budgets = Better implementation of laws and policies National legal framework National policy framework Slide 4 This slide is visual and demonstrates the linkages between laws, policies and budgets. The trainer might ask participants about the types of laws and policies that might be relevant to implementing the CRPD eg non-discrimination laws national development strategies etc. National budget framework 9

Ensuring inclusive service provision Mainstream services Support services Specific services

Awareness-raising and training Video: Hong Kong: changing perceptions about disabilities (10'27") www.unmultimedia.org/tv/21stcentury/2009/10/hong-kong-changing-perceptions-about-disabilities.html

Research Research related to: Universally designed goods, services, equipment and facilities New technologies, including information and communication technologies, mobility aids, devices and assistive technologies Policy formulation

Monitoring Government data collection Civil society monitoring NHRI monitoring Monitoring by international organizations Committee reports Domestic reports Evidence-based implementation

Sources Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Study of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on key legal measures for the ratification and implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (A/HRC/10/48) Study of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the structure and role of national mechanisms for the implementation and monitoring of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (A/HRC/13/29)