The Forum asked our CEO Liz Sayce to take part in a debate concerning implementation of Article 27 of the UN disability convention.
Article 27 covers Work and Employment and says:
1. Disabled people have the right to earn a living through work that they freely choose and in workplaces that are accessible and inclusive.
2. Governments should promote this right to work by;
- ensuring disabled people are protected against discrimination in employment and are entitled to reasonable adjustments.
- ensuring disabled people can access work experience.
- ensuring disabled people enjoy fair working conditions, the same union rights as others and protection against harassment.
- employing disabled people in the public sector.
- promoting career development for disabled people including through access to training opportunities.
- promoting self-employment and employment in the private sector.
- supporting disabled people to stay in or get back to work.
3. Disabled people should be protected against forced or compulsory labour.
The Polish Disability Forum www.pfon.org) has launched an ambitious project concerning the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Poland. The aim of the project is:
- To create a plan for the implementation of the UN Convention
- To complete a report identifying main factors of discrimination
- To produce a set of recommendations on key changes in legislation and in public policies
Disability Rights UK is offering you the opportunity to have a say on disabled people's rights in the UK under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. DR UK is hosting 3 half day free events (4 have already been held) around England. If you can’t attend, you can still have your say by completing our online survey
You may find it helpful to refer to this guidance on the UNCRPD when responding.
