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International and Regional Instruments
Standards and rules have been developed at the international and regional levels with the aim to safeguard the rights of persons with physical disabilities. Jordan has ratified three important international conventions relating to persons with disabilities, namely: (a) the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol; (b) the International Labour Organization (ILO) Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Disabled Persons) Convention; and (c) the Arab Agreement on the Rehabilitation and Employment of the Disabled. The most important highlights of these documents and their implications are summarized in table 1.
| Instrument | Focus | Relevance in the context of Jordan |
|---|---|---|
| United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | Focus on the basic rights and fundamental freedoms of persons with disabilities | Ratified by Jordan |
| ILO Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Convention | Focus on ensuring appropriate vocational rehabilitation to all categories of persons with disabilities | Ratified by Jordan |
| Arab Agreement on the Rehabilitation and Employment of the Disabled | Focus on systematic integration of persons with disabilities in society through securing access to jobs and the labour market | Ratified by Jordan |
Source: Compiled by ESCWA.
The sections below set forth the key elements of these international and regional instruments. The purpose is to shed light on the measures advocated by international and regional organizations aimed at equalizing opportunities for persons with disabilities and facilitating their social inclusion. These measures are a practical illustration of a rights-based approach to the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the sense that they address the availability, accessibility, adaptability and acceptability of social services for persons with disabilities.