CRPD

An international human rights treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2006 and entered into force in 2008. The CRPD is the first comprehensive human rights treaty of the 21st century focused on disability rights, ratified by 185 UN member states. It affirms that persons with disabilities are entitled to full and equal enjoyment of all human rights, covering civil, political, social, and economic rights including education, employment, health care, and access to information. Article 27 specifically addresses the right to work on an equal basis, making the CRPD a foundational reference for workplace accessibility policy.