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Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Disability and Accessibility

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities of the Human Rights Council

UN Department for Economic and Social Affairs

World Health Organization

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The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is the body of independent experts which monitors implementation of the Convention by the States parties. [3][3] Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | OHCHR

Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Disability and Accessibility, Mme. María Soledad Cisternas was appointed by the UN SG in 2017. Her main role is helping promote the rights of persons with disabilities, with a particular emphasis on accessibility for all. [5][5] María Soledad Cisternas Reyes appointed as Special Envoy | United Nations Enable

Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities of the Human Rights Council. This mandate was established by the UN Human Rights Council in 2014. [2][2] Mandate | OHCHR

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights hasa mandate to ensure the inclusion of the rights of persons with disabilities in the United Nations system. The team focuses on providing guidance on the human rights-based approach to disability, including through reporting and activities mandated by the Human Rights Council, in particular, the annual panel on the rights of persons with disabilities. [4][4] OHCHR and the rights of persons with disabilities | OHCHR

UN Department for Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), acts as the Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities include the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted in 2006, the Standard Rules on Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities adopted in 1994, and the World Programme of Action Concerning Disabled Persons adopted in 1982. In addition, the secretariat prepares publications and acts as a clearinghouse for information on disability issues; promotes national, regional, and international programmes and activities; provides support to governments and civil society; and gives substantial support to technical co-operation projects and activities. [1][1] Our Mandates | United Nations Enable

WHO works to ensure persons with disabilities have equitable access to effective health services; are included in health emergencies preparedness and responses; and can access cross-sectoral public health interventions to achieve the highest attainable standard of health. [6][6] 13 Disability (who.int)