The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Issues in the U.S. Ratification Debate

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division

Contributor:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Abortion.

Foreign relations.

Human rights.

International business enterprises.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2012

Summary:

Discusses issues related to debate over U.S. ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CPRD), a multilateral agreement to promote, protect, and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by persons with disabilities. Reviews CPRD objectives and structure, Obama Administration actions, Senate actions, and current U.S. laws protecting rights of individuals with disabilities. Examines policy issues regarding role of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, role of CRPD in U.S. foreign policy, and possible impact of CRPD on U.S. citizens and businesses abroad, parental authority, and abortion laws and policies. Also considers future issues

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division. United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Publisher Number:

CRS-2013-FDT-0155

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